ADM · 15 hours ago
Ethanol Support Engineer - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $144K/yr
10+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, seeking an experienced Ethanol Support Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and scale-up of commercial ethanol fermentation processes. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, troubleshoot complex challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and deliver measurable value.
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Responsibilities
Provide value to ADM business units through research support of ethanol operations
Collaborate with commercial and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities that add value through development and deployment of new technologies and process optimizations
Create, evaluate and support deployment of new technologies and process optimizations at ethanol facilities
Deliver technical leadership in the areas of plant operations and ethanol fermentation processes
Assist with ethanol plant support requests, including plant visits, troubleshooting plant problems, and developing recommendations for solving fermentation issues
Manage ethanol process optimization projects, and communicate outcomes and recommendations to plant operations and research team members
Qualification
Required
PhD with 3+ years, MS with 10+ years, or BS with 15+ years of experience in fermentation science (microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related disciplines)
10+ years of hands-on experience in commercial or pilot-scale fermentation operations, or in a collaborative role supporting active fermentation facilities
Proven ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and scale fermentation processes
Skill in working with industrial isolates of yeast is essential; additional fermentation experience with bacteria and fungi is a plus
Recognized subject matter expert in commercial-scale ethanol fermentation design and optimization; capable of leading research initiatives from concept through implementation
Strong track record of managing complex projects—defining timelines, aligning objectives, and developing financial models to support recommendations
Demonstrated success in achieving project goals and clearly communicating outcomes to stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Experienced in interpreting experimental data and developing protocols to support scale-up or scale-down of new technologies
Excellent communicator with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams; thrives in multidisciplinary, cross-functional environments
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Specific experience in industrial ethanol fermentations is highly preferred
Experience with statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab) and OSI PI preferred
Knowledge of enzyme technology and development is a plus
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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