Mechanical Engineering Manager - Electromechanical

Manager, Electrical Enclosures and Cables

Mainspring is seeking a Manager with a focus on designing electrical enclosures and cables while improving functionality and system-level performance. This role will involve not only owning engineering development projects but also taking a leadership role in guiding technical decisions and influencing the design process across teams. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure that key electrical and mechanical subsystems meet challenging technical requirements from concept through manufacturing launch.

You will directly manage engineers, providing leadership while ensuring that all team members work towards a cohesive project goal. Ideal candidates will have a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and the drive to solve complex problems in a collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and design reviews to develop innovative solutions that enhance performance and reduce cost of the Linear Generator and its electrical subsystems
• Own the structure, layout, optimization, prototyping, testing, and deployment of electrical enclosures and harnesses
• Partner with Electrical, Reliability, Test, NPI, Manufacturing, and supplier teams to define design direction, validate solutions, and meet project milestones
• Oversee execution by setting requirements and coordinating across disciplines to maintain cohesive technical direction
• Manage and mentor engineers, guiding technical decisions, setting priorities, and supporting professional growth
• Proactively balance timelines, resources, and risks to ensure consistent delivery on key engineering initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree: BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field with 11 years of industry experience
• Proven ownership of electrical enclosure and cable designs, with experience influencing cross-functional teams
• Deep expertise in sheet metal, mechanical–electrical integration, and design for manufacturability
• Strong foundation in electrical principles, thermal modeling, and system-level design
• Proficient in Solid Works and PDM; experience with CFD/FEA tools (e.g., Ansys) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to make technical trade-offs, guide design direction, and deliver complex systems
• Passion for mentoring engineers and advancing high-impact, low-carbon energy technologies

$185,000 - $209,000 a year This position is onsite at our Menlo Park HQ. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.

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.

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.