Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling and Automation

Company Overview Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power with the world's most flexible and adaptable onsite power generator, the Mainspring Linear Generator. Commercial, industrial, and utility leaders are choosing Mainspring over traditional options like engines, turbines, and fuel cells to quickly and reliably deliver local power for EV charging, commercial facilities, data centers, and grid-scale operations. The Mainspring Linear Generator is fuel flexible, ramps up and down to meet demand, and utilizes a flameless technology with near-zero NOx emissions. Backed by top-tier investors such as Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, American Electric Power, and Lightrock, Mainspring designs, manufactures and delivers its products to customers across the U.S. today, and we're quickly scaling for international expansion. Inspired by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid, Mainspring is rapidly expanding within the $816B global electricity equipment market, and we're hiring the best talent to meet growing customer demand around the globe. We welcome a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and talents to bring fresh perspectives and ongoing innovation to our customers. We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values: Pragmatic Optimism. Building a new category of world-class power requires the optimism of ambition and creativity, balanced with practicality to solve problems efficiently. The challenges that arise are opportunities for growth. Excellence without Ego. We bring expertise and commitment to creating the best customer experience, from sales to deployment and service, just as we apply deep technical rigor to building and delivering world-class products. We strive for excellence and behave as leaders with the humility to acknowledge our challenges, both collectively and as individual contributors. Proactive Collaboration. The integration and cross-disciplinary nature of Mainspring's business requires intentionally seeking out others who bring different skills, perspectives, and priorities. Our culture of respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers. Mainspring is based in Menlo Park and is backed by top-tier venture and strategic investors such as Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, American Electric Power, and Centrica Innovations. More information can be found at . Responsibilities Mainspring Energy is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge products and is looking for a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer with significant experience in developing scaled manufacturing tooling and automation systems, capable of setting up the next factories and will report to the NPI Senior Manager. We are seeking an innovative and highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of precision tooling, material handling systems, and automation solutions for scaled production of a groundbreaking large electromechanical machine. This role will be critical in ensuring the successful manufacturing of high-precision components and assemblies at scale, focusing on quality, efficiency, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in precision fixture design, automation systems, and material handling solutions such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), overhead lift assist systems, and robotic cells. Experience in precision measurement and laser-based assembly processes is a significant advantage. Additionally, this role requires end-to-end ownership, including sourcing, assembly, commissioning, and installation of designed systems. Your critical contribution will be rewarding and directly enable Mainspring's aggressive growth targets. Key activities will include the following: Design and Development: Lead the design of high-precision fixtures, tools, and equipment for electromechanical assembly and testing. Develop material handling solutions, including AGVs, overhead lift assist systems, and custom conveyors. Implement precision measuring systems and laser alignment processes for high-tolerance assembly. Ensure all tooling and equipment meet rigorous quality and performance standards. Vendor and Project Management: Manage end-to-end project execution, from concept through installation and commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, operations, and procurement, to align manufacturing solutions with product requirements. Layout planning for future factory design initiatives and collect and document product and process requirements to feed equipment and tooling design and also define the process readiness for automation introduction. Oversee the manufacturing and assembly of designed tooling and equipment, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met. DFM and Process Planning: Contribute to new product development and collaborate with design engineers, offering expertise in manufacturability (DFM/DFX) and cost-effectiveness of new mechanical components designs. Utilize DOE, PFMEA, 8D and other industry-standard tools and techniques to actively identify and address risks and optimize process parameters. Assess the sustainability of a fabrication technology for a given part design, plan validation experiments to demonstrate initial feasibility as well as manufacturing capabilities. Analyze the result and provide technical recommendations. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on tooling and automation. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD) for tooling and fixture design. Strong knowledge of material handling systems and automation technologies, including robotics and PLCs. Familiarity with precision measuring systems, laser alignment tools, and GD&T principles. Direct hands-on experience going through at least 1 complete cycle from new product introduction to manufacturing process set-up, excellent communication, collaboration, organizational and prioritization skills. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) capability is a plus. Willing and able to travel internationally up to 15%. The Bay Area salary for this role is $120k-$135k base salary + pre-IPO stock options + benefits. This position is on-site (hybrid) in Menlo Park, CA. The salary will be adjusted based on the experience of the employee. In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any of these factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-05