Controls Engineer II — Automation & Ignition Specialist (Equity)

Medium; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% medical, dental, and視

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, build, and scale automation systems powering our manufacturing operations. This hands‑on role requires programming and wiring industrial control systems, with a focus on Ignition SCADA and large‑scale installations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls engineering, 3–6 years in industrial automation, and strong teamwork in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, andmaintainPLC 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 andmaintainclear documentation including control narratives, I/O lists, and as‑built drawings

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Panel wiring

Hardware interfacing

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design, build, and scale automation systems powering our manufacturing operations. This hands‑on role requires programming and wiring industrial control systems, with a focus on Ignition SCADA and large‑scale installations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls engineering, 3–6 years in industrial automation, and strong teamwork in a startup environment.