Senior Controls Engineer - Automation for Clean Metals

Phoenix Tailings; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean mining and metals production startup based in Exeter, UK is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and programming of automation systems for critical metals processing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition HMI. Responsibilities include creating control systems for operations and mentoring junior staff. The company offers competitive benefits, including healthcare and stock options, in a flexible working environment that promotes sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company

Parental leave and flexibility for families

Flexible vacation policy

Learning and development opportunities

Regularly scheduled team events and celebrations

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing, programming, and deploying industrial control systems.
• Expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including ladder logic and structured text programming.
• Experience with safety system design and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, program, and deploy PLC-based control systems for rare earth extraction.
• Lead design and development of HMIs using Ignition platform.
• Define control logic, interlocks, and alarm strategies.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ignition HMI

Industrial control systems

Control logic programming

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A clean mining and metals production startup based in Exeter, UK is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and programming of automation systems for critical metals processing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Ignition HMI. Responsibilities include creating control systems for operations and mentoring junior staff. The company offers competitive benefits, including healthcare and stock options, in a flexible working environment that promotes sustainability and innovation.