Phoenix Tailings · 18 hours ago
7.1. Controls Engineer II
Exeter, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, build, and scale automation systems for manufacturing operations, focusing on programming and wiring industrial control systems.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems for industrial manufacturing equipment
Build and configure Ignition SCADA applications including HMIs, alarms, trends, and data historians
Perform hands-on panel wiring, field wiring, and I/O checkout for industrial control systems
Support installation, commissioning, and startup of large-scale manufacturing systems
Integrate sensors, instrumentation, VFDs, heaters, and other industrial devices into control systems
Troubleshoot control and electrical issues on operating equipment and implement permanent fixes
Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to ensure reliable system performance
Develop and maintain clear documentation including control narratives, I/O lists, and as-built drawings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field
3–6 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
Hands-on experience with Ignition
Experience programming PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms)
Comfortable performing hands-on panel and field wiring for industrial systems
Experience commissioning and supporting large industrial or manufacturing equipment
Strong understanding of industrial networks, instrumentation, and control system best practices
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, startup manufacturing environment
Benefits
100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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