Technology Engineer, East Plant - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Technology Engineer, East Plant - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, 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

Technology Engineer - Decatur East

This is an exempt-level position, reporting to the Technology Manager - Protein & Specialty Ingredients.

Position Summary:

The mission of the specialty ingredients technology center is to enable growth, innovation, and optimization while providing on-going process oversite and support through technology leadership.

The technology engineer, under the guidance of a technology manager, is responsible for leading optimization, innovation and capex portfolio management within an operating area. This individual is a key partner and stakeholder in plant performance, should be a subject matter expert on processing systems and technology in their area, and is a core member of the operations leadership team.

Additionally, the technology engineer is a leader in collaboration with commercial teams and R&D on identifying and deploying new technologies and systems for the growth and improvement of our business.

Job Responsibilities:

CAPEX planning, prioritization and tracking; Active Participation in the portfolio management process
Guide and drive the technical scope for capex projects
Partner with operations leadership in the development of site capital budgeting
Act as a super user of WAVE project management software for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the region
Drive accountability of initiative and project execution
Support the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders and the Technology Director
Support plant projects including the FEL process; this could also include oversight of contract engineers
Function as a manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leaders
Implement and track performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of operating assets
Develop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unit operations and the achievement of production targets
Participate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology group
Manage emergency support as needed
Assist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective action
Actively participate in the operations performance management process
Function as a champion to propose new technologies
Champion initiatives related to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of automation, process control and optimization applications
Drive a culture of Safety and Food Safety by partnering with operations teams on technology solutions
Proactively collaborate with all ADM Technology Centers to drive results

Required Qualifications:

BS of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural or a similar technical discipline
5+ years of related experience
Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others
Excellent communication and people skills for working with plant personnel and regional management
Willingness to spend time in plant areas - tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces
Team player with a propensity for collaboration
Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a project or process engineering role in the food or protein technologies industry is preferred
Operations leadership experience is preferred
Demonstrated problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a result focused approach
Demonstrated strategic mindset
Self-motivated work habits and capable of prioritizing and balancing resources between multiple simultaneous initiatives
General knowledge of software applications and willingness to learn and utilize new applications as needed
Direct experience in applicable manufacturing unit operations preferred, for example: liquid/Solid extraction, distillation, centrifugation, filtration, spray drying, dry blending, extrusion and packaging
Controls and plant automation knowledge or experience

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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance may be available for this opportunity.

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Job Post Date: 06/26/25