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

Bonus Points For:

• 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 careers@enexor.com. Highlight your experience with PLCs, controls integration, and systems you’ve commissioned in the field.