Mainspring Energy
Embedded System Lab Manager
Mainspring Energy, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Company Overview
Driven by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid of the future, Mainspring has developed a new category of power generation - the linear generator - that delivers local, scalable, and fuel-flexible power to help accelerate the transition to the net-zero carbon grid.
The unique combination of attributes offered by Mainspring's linear generator enables applications on both the commercial and utility sides of the meter for the $816B global electricity equipment market. We serve a wide range of Fortune 500 customers across markets and industries as well as top-tier utilities and other gridside providers.
We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values:Pragmatic Optimism.
Building a new category of world-class power generation 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 inclusion and respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers.Mainspring is based in Menlo Park and has partnered with top-tier investors and utilities such as Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, NextEra, and American Electric Power. More information can be found at www.mainspringenergy.com.
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art labs that enable development and testing of complex embedded control systems? Do you enjoy working hands-on with hardware and software, ensuring the smooth operation of critical lab environments? If so, Mainspring Energy has an exciting opportunity for an Embedded System Lab Manager to oversee and enhance our embedded systems labs, which are integral to the development and testing of our cutting-edge Linear Generator technology.
In this role, you will maintain existing embedded system labs and create new ones. The labs include many components from the embedded system, including Linux computers, microcontrollers, and some motors, valves, relays, and sensors from the complete generator product. There is a balance between including more hardware and lab complexity.
Maintain and expand lab environments, including networked computers (single-board Linux and microcontrollers) and connected system components such as relays, motors, and valves.Act as lab owner to keep embedded devices and other critical lab equipment operational, ensuring all devices are programmed and maintained as needed.Reboot and troubleshoot machines, ensuring consistent uptime and availability for testing and development.Procure necessary equipment and resources to support ongoing development, testing, and operations.Maintain organization of lab spaces, implementing "5S" or similar methodologies for ongoing maintenance, and handle safe disposal of electronic waste.Physically assemble test equipment, including racks, low voltage power relays, jumpers, and communications equipment (Ethernet/serial).Collaborate with TPM/IT teams to expand lab resources and support remote workers, including performing manual tests and reconfiguring equipment.Act as the onsite point of contact for lab operations, addressing safety/security concerns.Support system administration tasks such as flashing operating systems, deploying software and firmware, and performing basic equipment troubleshooting.Coordinate the use of lab resources, resolving conflicts and identifying alternative solutions to support a diverse set of engineering projects.Remotely connect to and administer Linux systems.Utilize process and procedure to maintain equipment integrity with diverse user needs.Qualifications
Strong understanding of embedded systems hardware, including power relays, communication interfaces, microcontrollers, networked Linux computers, and test equipment setup with proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues, such as basic network connectivity checks and device imaging.Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting remote workers with lab-related tasks.Detail-oriented and proactive, with a passion for maintaining high standards in lab organization and equipment upkeep.Bachelors degree in engineering or information technology with controls, IoT or embedded focus and two years of work experience
The Bay Area salary for this role is $115k-$132k base + pre-IPO stock options + benefits. This position is on-site in Menlo Park, CA. The salary will be adjusted based on the experience of the employee.
Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
Driven by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid of the future, Mainspring has developed a new category of power generation - the linear generator - that delivers local, scalable, and fuel-flexible power to help accelerate the transition to the net-zero carbon grid.
The unique combination of attributes offered by Mainspring's linear generator enables applications on both the commercial and utility sides of the meter for the $816B global electricity equipment market. We serve a wide range of Fortune 500 customers across markets and industries as well as top-tier utilities and other gridside providers.
We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values:Pragmatic Optimism.
Building a new category of world-class power generation 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 inclusion and respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers.Mainspring is based in Menlo Park and has partnered with top-tier investors and utilities such as Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, NextEra, and American Electric Power. More information can be found at www.mainspringenergy.com.
Responsibilities
Are you passionate about maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art labs that enable development and testing of complex embedded control systems? Do you enjoy working hands-on with hardware and software, ensuring the smooth operation of critical lab environments? If so, Mainspring Energy has an exciting opportunity for an Embedded System Lab Manager to oversee and enhance our embedded systems labs, which are integral to the development and testing of our cutting-edge Linear Generator technology.
In this role, you will maintain existing embedded system labs and create new ones. The labs include many components from the embedded system, including Linux computers, microcontrollers, and some motors, valves, relays, and sensors from the complete generator product. There is a balance between including more hardware and lab complexity.
Maintain and expand lab environments, including networked computers (single-board Linux and microcontrollers) and connected system components such as relays, motors, and valves.Act as lab owner to keep embedded devices and other critical lab equipment operational, ensuring all devices are programmed and maintained as needed.Reboot and troubleshoot machines, ensuring consistent uptime and availability for testing and development.Procure necessary equipment and resources to support ongoing development, testing, and operations.Maintain organization of lab spaces, implementing "5S" or similar methodologies for ongoing maintenance, and handle safe disposal of electronic waste.Physically assemble test equipment, including racks, low voltage power relays, jumpers, and communications equipment (Ethernet/serial).Collaborate with TPM/IT teams to expand lab resources and support remote workers, including performing manual tests and reconfiguring equipment.Act as the onsite point of contact for lab operations, addressing safety/security concerns.Support system administration tasks such as flashing operating systems, deploying software and firmware, and performing basic equipment troubleshooting.Coordinate the use of lab resources, resolving conflicts and identifying alternative solutions to support a diverse set of engineering projects.Remotely connect to and administer Linux systems.Utilize process and procedure to maintain equipment integrity with diverse user needs.Qualifications
Strong understanding of embedded systems hardware, including power relays, communication interfaces, microcontrollers, networked Linux computers, and test equipment setup with proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues, such as basic network connectivity checks and device imaging.Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting remote workers with lab-related tasks.Detail-oriented and proactive, with a passion for maintaining high standards in lab organization and equipment upkeep.Bachelors degree in engineering or information technology with controls, IoT or embedded focus and two years of work experience
The Bay Area salary for this role is $115k-$132k base + pre-IPO stock options + benefits. This position is on-site in Menlo Park, CA. The salary will be adjusted based on the experience of the employee.
Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don't meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we'd still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.