Manager, Controls

About CarbonCure Technologies_

CarbonCure Technologies is a fast-growing carbon utilization tech company deploying easy-to-adopt solutions that enable concrete producers to use captured CO₂ to produce reliable, lower carbon concrete mixes. With hundreds of systems operating across dozens of countries, millions of truckloads of CarbonCure mixes have supplied thousands of sustainable construction projects worldwide amid surging demand for greener building materials. CarbonCure’s cutting-edge research and innovation have garnered global recognition and prestigious awards, most notably the Carbon XPRIZE Grand Prize and induction into the Cleantech 100 Hall of Fame. CarbonCure’s investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Blue Earth Capital, BDC, Amazon, Taronga Ventures, 2150, Microsoft, Samsung Ventures, BH3 Growth Equity, Carbon Direct, GreenSoil Investments and Mitsubishi Corporation. Follow CarbonCure on LinkedIn.
- Our Culture_

Our team is made up of energetic, entrepreneurial individuals who are passionate about driving meaningful solutions to combat climate change. Besides being dedicated to our mission, we believe in work-life balance and active involvement in our local community. We value integrity and accountability; and our core values include Customer Success, Earned Trust, Straight Talk and A Thriving Team. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we are here to change the world.
- Purpose Driven Position_

We are seeking a Manager of Controls, Electromechanical Assembly, and Quality Testing to lead our skilled technical team in the production and refinement of high-quality control enclosures and valve boxes that support our innovative technology. You will oversee the entire process, including assembly, PLC/I/O integration, calibration, functional testing, and ensuring products are ready for shipment. Your focus will be on maintaining precision, inventory accuracy, and fostering continuous improvement. This role offers a hands-on experience in a low-volume, highly technical environment where quality is essential, and your leadership will have a direct impact on our operations.
- What you'll be doing_
- Lead daily build and test operations for control and valve boxes, delivering on time with first-pass quality.
- Own assembly SOPs, functional test procedures, calibration routines, and release criteria for PLCs, I/O, power supplies, breakers, relays, solenoids, and sensors.
- Establish clear standards of work, work instructions, travelers, and checklists for electrical assembly, wiring verification, continuity and insulation checks, and leak checks.
- Conduct technical troubleshooting on valves, PLC bits, voltage/current settings, and sensors to ensure precise calibration and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee mechanical assembly and review for valve boxes and enclosures, including panel hardware, mounting, correct fitting placement, maintaining correct torque settings, measuring valve tolerances, etc.
- Assist R&D Engineer with developing and maintaining wiring diagrams, simple mechanical drawings/fixtures, and panel layouts.
- Coordinate and schedule packing/shipping-related activities and support the Logistics Manager to ensure the timely shipment of systems and components.
- Manage nonconformances, root cause, corrective and preventive actions, and change control with a focus on design-for-assembly and design-for-service.
- Plan and maintain inventory levels using visible mechanisms (min-max or kanban); drive monthly cycle counts and inventory accuracy (Cost Variances and Average count variances).
- Manage system refurbishment processes to maximize value recovery from returned systems.
- Coordinate internal work and external partners for panel fabrication, labeling, machining, and outsourced assembly.
- Maintain data integrity in Smartsheets, Salesforce CRM, and other tools; ensure serial numbers and as-built records are complete at release.
- Own safe shop operations (LOTO practices, ESD handling where applicable, PPE compliance) and partner with JOHS Committee on risk assessments and corrective actions.
- Support Hardware Specialists, R&D Engineer and CarbonCure team members with delivery statuses, calibration certificates, and general inquiries.
- Create, modify, track and improve strategic department KPIs.
- Host occasional tours or technical demos for visitors, as needed.
- What you'll need to succeed_
- Diploma or degree in electrical, instrumentation, controls, or industrial engineering/technology, mechanical engineering or equivalent hands-on experience. Engineers from other disciplines with hands-on controls engineering experience or specialised valve operation experience will be considered.
- Hands-on proficiency in reading electrical schematics and piping diagrams; able to trace circuits with a multimeter and safely energize and commission panels.
- Experience commissioning PLC/I/O at a practical level: downloading configurations, verifying I/O, troubleshooting w