ADM · 5 hours ago
Process Technology Engineer - St Louis, MO
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing. The Process Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles to optimize plant process systems, ensuring they are designed, operated, and maintained effectively while promoting safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Maintain strong floor visibility (approximately 50% of time), participate in daily walks, and lead by example through direct engagement with frontline teams
Conduct Gemba Walks to integrate people safety into daily operations and foster a plant-wide safety culture
Build trust and alignment through visibility, consistent communication, and direct support across all shifts and schedules
Demonstrate a firm commitment to leading, developing, and supporting safety initiatives while promoting continuous process safety improvement
Evaluate facility performance against internal and external best practices to identify and implement technology and process improvements
Manage and prioritize the Wave portfolio in coordination with the Plant Manager, Focused Improvement Pillar, and/or the Milling Technology Group as applicable
Develop and maintain a five-year project portfolio that includes capital budgeting and execution, balancing non-discretionary expenditures (NDE) with productivity and growth initiatives
Partner with the appropriate Technology Centers to ensure alignment, standardization, and implementation of best-in-class technologies
Explore, propose, and champion new process technologies, equipment design enhancements, and supplier innovations
Collaborate within the Global Technology Center to standardize operations, share best practices, and deploy emerging technologies
Assist plant operations in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges
Support the facility in establishing and achieving performance, safety, and efficiency goals
Work closely with company experts to apply innovative approaches to plant operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated dedication to working safely and maintaining awareness of the safety of others
Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations, including grain handling, wheat cleaning and milling, product conveyance, dust control systems, packaging and bulk vessel loading, automation systems, and warehousing
Experience with optimization methodologies, data analysis, and process improvement tools
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with plant teams, management, and the Milling Technology Group
Working knowledge of common process documentation such as P&IDs, control narratives, and equipment specifications
Willingness and ability to spend significant time in plant areas, including exposure to varying temperatures, walking long distances, standing for extended periods, climbing stairs or ladders, and working in confined spaces
Proven ability to partner with plant colleagues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
Desire to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, including travel to remote plant locations as needed
Demonstrated success managing capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring timely and practical solutions
High level of motivation with a strong results-oriented approach and accountability mindset
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Milling Science, Production Manufacturing, Technology, Food Processing, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum 3 years' experience with plant process systems at a production facility
Preferred
Operations supervision and/or experience as a Process/Project Engineer
Benefits
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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