# Controls and Automation Engineer at Phoenix Tailings

- Company: Phoenix Tailings
- What the company does: Phoenix Tailings leads rare earth refining in the U.S. to secure the metals our economy and defense need to thrive. Backed by Techstars.
- Company website: https://phoenixtailings.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Rochester, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $80K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/PhoenixTailings/28c826f8-c103-4b1a-9524-dcd0c823bd73?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/phoenix-tailings-controls-and-automation-engineer/

## About the role

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or relevant technical training with equivalent industrial automation experience
- Hands-on experience programming or troubleshooting PLCs and supporting HMI or SCADA applications, including alarms, trends, and operator interfaces
- Working knowledge of process instrumentation, sensor calibration, field wiring, and industrial communications used to monitor and control plant equipment
- Ability to perform equipment checkout and commissioning tests, read electrical or control drawings, and document faults and system changes clearly

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