Engineering Specialist

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

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Engineering Specialist, Hardware R&D, will lead Carboncure’s technical innovation and product development efforts. This includes developing cutting edge electro-mechanical/controls solutions to technical problems worldwide, leading the research, design, testing, and optimization of systems, leading mathematical analysis on multi-phase CO2 flow, managing engineering drawings, enhancing product reliability and efficiency, and creating and managing plc programs and their versions. In this role you’ll work closely with fellow engineers and the Production/QA team.

What you'll be doing

Design, Engineering, Issue Resolution, System Optimization:

• Develop and implement electro-mechanical design modifications to existing equipment to enhance performance, reliability, and serviceability based on feedback from the field and R&D insights.
• Apply mathematical skills to refine and validate the multiphase CO2 dosing flow model, ensuring accurate and consistent CO2 delivery.
• Innovate and improve the design of control enclosures and valve enclosures, considering factors such as manufacturability, cost, and serviceability.
• Create new or modify existing plc software programs to interact with the physical electro-mechanical system.
• Create new or modify existing control architecture.
• Create and manage engineering drawings (Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls).
• Investigate and resolve complex, longstanding electro-mechanical challenges that our customers face.
• Analyze system performance data, including IoT sensor data, to diagnose root causes of equipment downtime and implement effective solutions to improve reliability.
• Travel to customer sites as required for problem identification and research, and testing solutions. It may be required at times to perform system installations/upgrades.
• Proactively identify potential failure modes and develop preventative and corrective actions.

System Integration and Communication:

• Understand and work with various digital and analog data communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, analog 4-20mA signals) for seamless integration with diverse concrete batching systems.
• Create new tools or methods for communication.
• Ensure robust communication and data exchange between CarbonCure equipment and the internal data storage.

Engineering Documentation & Change Control:

• Meticulously manage all technical documentation, including software files, PLC logic, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and BOMs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility across teams.
• Champion robust version control practices for all design assets, maintaining clear traceability and revision history for every change throughout the development lifecycle.
• Create and maintain detailed Management of Change (MOC) records for all design modifications, capturing the rationale, technical impact, approval steps, and implementation timelines from concept through deployment.

Calibration and Testing:

• Develop and refine field calibration procedures for CO2 injection systems, utilizing methods such as water bag testing and applying buoyancy force principles for accurate measurement.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of new designs and system modifications.

Technical Expertise and Innovation:

• Contribute to the research and development of new features that enhance CarbonCure's product offerings and intellectual property.
• Stay current with advancements in mechanical engineering, control systems, CO2 handling, and industrial automation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field with significant exposure to mechanical, electronics and control systems.
• Proven experience (3-5+ years) in an R&D, controls engineering, field engineering, or a product development role involving industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to fluid dynamics, thermodynamics (specifically phase change and freezing of gases like CO2), and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, ladder logic, sensors, and data acquisition.
• Experience with mathematical modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with PCBs, breadboards, and their design and application.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, material science).
• Proficiency in electronics and control systems engineering (sensor technology, actuators, control logic, data communication protocols, bus bars, AC/DC delivery).
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, with the ability to apply physics principles to practical engineering problems.
• Familiarity with solenoid valves, pressure regulators, flow meters, and other process control instrumentation.
• Understanding of digital and analog communication protocols used in industrial automation (e.g., Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP).
• Understanding of reliability engineering principles and methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites
• Knowledge of control panel design is an asset.

Work Environment

• This is a permanent, full-time position at our Headquarters in Dartmouth, NS. This position will involve travel on occasion to customer sites.
• A minimum of eight (8) hours Monday to Friday is required, with the possibility of additional time based on projects and customer demand.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs items.
• This role requires the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, on-your-feet environment, as well as strong computer proficiency.

We are changing the world. We need you, please contact us.

Closing Statement

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you feel passionate about this opportunity and believe that you have the skills to excel in this role, apply! Or if this sounds like someone you know, please share this posting.

We want you to know that you can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you, don't hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. We are committed to fostering diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We're taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans and people with disabilities.