Senior Control Engineer

Astraea

Astraea

Other Engineering

Detroit Metropolitan Area, MI, USA

USD 120k-140k / year + Equity

Posted on May 5, 2026

Title: Electrical & Controls Engineer (Industrial Operations)

Location: Detroit, MI

Summary:

Support cokemaking and heavy industrial operations by partnering with plant maintenance, operations, and IT teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical and control system performance. This role combines hands-on field support with engineering, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support maintenance and reliability of electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and DCS systems
  • Troubleshoot and improve control systems, including PLCs and DCS platforms
  • Maintain environmental compliance systems (CEMS/COMS)
  • Coordinate power distribution during outages and infrastructure maintenance
  • Support control system updates, cybersecurity efforts, and data historian functionality
  • Collaborate on equipment procurement, maintenance strategies, and capital projects
  • Assist with training and mentoring technical staff

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, or
  • AS degree with 6+ years of relevant industrial experience
  • Experience in coke, chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments preferred
  • Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, SLC 500)
  • DeltaV DCS
  • Burner Management Systems
  • Data historians (e.g., AVEVA PI) and CMMS (e.g., Maximo)
  • Strong field troubleshooting and communication skills

Work Environment

  • Combination of field and office work in an industrial manufacturing setting
  • Requires physical activity, PPE use, confined space entry, and height work

Compensation: Competitive base salary ranging from $120,000–$140,000, plus an annual bonus of up to 15% and a 6% long‑term incentive plan (LTIP).