ADM · 22 hours ago
Process Automation Engineer - Clinton, IA
Clinton, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$102K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to providing access to nutrition worldwide. The Process Automation Engineer will support the industrial control systems at the ADM Clinton complex, focusing on project implementation, troubleshooting, and process automation to enhance operational efficiency and safety initiatives.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Understand and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
Develop and maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process controls and safety interlocks
Develop or modify controls programming and configurations to achieve desired automation solutions, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies
Develop and maintain documentation of industrial automation and controls hardware and software related to process automation control systems
Pursue and maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement
Possess ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities
Maintain awareness of and adhere to cybersecurity fundamentals
Work with third-party suppliers / contractors (where applicable)
Ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues
Possess strong documentation and organizational skills
Possess strong communication skills
Ability to work well within groups and with minimal supervision to meet team and project goals
Act as a highly-motivated, self-starter
Capable of working in extreme temperatures, including the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time; should be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
Available for on-call rotation for off-hours, holiday and weekend coverage
Occasional company travel may be required
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment
Experience with or ability to learn industrial controls programming for multiple systems
Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120V
Knowledge of industrial process control systems including controllers, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
Develop and maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process controls and safety interlocks
Develop or modify controls programming and configurations to achieve desired automation solutions, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies
Develop and maintain documentation of industrial automation and controls hardware and software related to process automation control systems
Pursue and maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement
Possess ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities
Maintain awareness of and adhere to cybersecurity fundamentals
Work with third-party suppliers / contractors (where applicable)
Ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues
Possess strong documentation and organizational skills
Possess strong communication skills
Ability to work well within groups and with minimal supervision to meet team and project goals
Act as a highly-motivated, self-starter
Capable of working in extreme temperatures, including the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time; should be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
Available for on-call rotation for off-hours, holiday and weekend coverage
Occasional company travel may be required
Preferred
An Associates degree in a technical area; a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is preferred
Experience with distributed control systems; Emerson DeltaV, Valmet (Novatech) D/3 systems, or Rockwell Automation PlantPAx preferred
Experience with industrial controls platforms, Allen Bradley PLCs or Emerson DeltaV platforms preferred
Familiarity with data historians such as Aveva PI
Familiarity with Industrial Networks (ie. TCP/IP, ControlNet®, DH+, Modbus, etc.)
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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Funding
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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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