Applications Engineer II, Operational Technology - Cedar Rapids. IA

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Job Title: Applications Engineer II, Operational Technology - Cedar Rapids. IA
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Applications Engineer II, Operational Technology - Cedar Rapids. IA

This is a full-time, exempt level position.

***Ideal work locations for this role include: Decatur, IL; Valdosta, GA, Des Moines, IA, Lincoln, NE , Cedar Rapids, IA. Other large ADM manufacturing locations are open for consideration.

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Operational Technology (OT) team, you will be responsible for advancing the standardization and innovation of OT distributed control system (DCS) and manufacturing execution system (MES) applications architecture, support, and engineering globally.

You will work closely with OT engineers, Process Automation (PA) engineers, and partner with key business segments, Global Technology (GT, which is ADM's IT dept.), and your global OT peers to ensure the successful delivery of OT solutions to ADM operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct, manage and maintain OT DCS/MES applications ecosystem globally
Partner with PA and application owners to drive the establishment and communication of DCS/MES applications architecture and procedure standards
Drive development and implementation of OT DCS/MES applications architecture strategic direction, with a focus on optimization of resources and plant up-time Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Key OT liaison for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integration efforts for MES
Partner with PA to maintain compliance for DCS/MES-related licensing
Manage the collection of application requirements, techniques and controls of affected functional departments in order to determine problem areas and to provide operationally efficient solutions
Follow OT project methodology guidelines and standards and drive team adoption
Coordinate application activities with OT/PA managers to help prevent plant interruptions (upgrades, patching, etc.)
Participate in vendor evaluations, recommend and review functional and overall application design, and complete technical planning to improve systems productivity and efficiency
Manage third-party suppliers/contractors (where applicable)
Some travel and on call are expected as part of this position

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of process automation/control applications and HMI software applications (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Honeywell, Wonderware, Emerson DeltaV, Valmet (NovaTech) D/3, etc.)
Demonstrated experience managing the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of DCS/MES applications
Ability to think 'outside the box'
Strong communication skills - communicate at a conceptual level as well as at a hands-on, practical level
Highly motivated, self-starter
Comfortable working with cross-functional global teams
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Must have the ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead by delivering on commitments and managing by example
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment; a willingness to learn new skills and take direction from other team members; and ability to organize information and manage time efficiently
Experience in supporting plant operations and 24/7 operating requirements

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of an Associates degree in a technical discipline (computer science, engineering, etc.)
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level technology operations and services, including experience managing the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of network technologies
Technical experience with Process Automation systems, including Rockwell Plant PAx and AVEVA Wonderware
Strong problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree (or higher) in a technical discipline (computer science, engineering, etc.)
Experience in network configurations and integration: Understanding of network infrastructure and application integration.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 05/02/25