Senior Controls Engineer

Build the Control Systems That Power Carbon Solutions

Location:

Franklin, TN (On-Site)

Type:
Full-Time

Seniority:
Senior / Technical Contributor

Enexor is a mission-driven climate tech startup outside Nashville, TN, turning organic and plastic waste into clean energy and high-purity CO₂. We build modular, field-deployable systems that redefine what's possible at the intersection of energy, emissions, and sustainability.

We're hiring a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the development and deployment of the control systems that drive our energy and carbon capture platforms. You'll design PLC-based control architectures, integrate safety and sensor systems, and own real-world performance from wiring to field commissioning. Your work keeps our systems safe, smart, and mission-ready.

• Architect and implement industrial control systems for modular power and gas systems
• Program and debug PLCs and HMIs for process control
• Integrate instrumentation (temp, pressure, flow, gas sensors) into cohesive control loops
• Design and support panel builds, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and component selection
• Collaborate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams for system-level integration
• Develop test protocols, troubleshoot control logic, and support field deployment
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Own documentation, safety interlocks, and startup/commissioning of field systems

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering
• 5-10+ years of experience in industrial controls or automation systems
• Strong PLC programming and industrial communication skills (CAN, Modbus, TCP/IP, etc.)
• Experience in building HMI interfaces
• Proficiency in Structured Text
• Proficiency in control panel design and low-voltage power distribution
• Hands‑on experience commissioning controls in real‑world systems
• Familiarity with thermal, pressure, or gas‑handling process environments

• Experience with containerized or field‑deployable energy systems
• Knowledge of SCADA systems or remote monitoring integration
  
  Background in waste‑to‑energy, carbon capture, or emissions reduction tech
• Knowledge of C++ or Python
• Knowledge of IoT technologies
• Knowledge of embedded system programming in C
• Knowledge of PCB design for embedded systems

• Mission with urgency
• Flat org, fast decisions
• Equity upside in a growing climate tech startup
• Hands‑on, real‑world product work

• Competitive salary + equity opportunity
• 401(k) and QSEHRA health stipend
• Paid vacation and holidays

Send your resume and a short note to  Highlight your experience with PLCs, controls integration, and systems you've commissioned in the field.