ADM · 22 hours ago
Senior Technology Engineer - Erlanger, KY
Erlanger, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing. As a Senior Technology Engineer, you will drive strategic technology investments and project execution across the manufacturing network, focusing on capital investment decisions and technology strategies in the North America region.
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Responsibilities
Guide strategic capital investment decisions in the region, managing an annual portfolio of $20-35M
Help prioritize investments to maximize return on invested capital
Identify and drive technology and automation strategy across the region
Lead key projects from start to finish, managing process engineering, project management, and construction oversight
Partner with plant teams to determine the most effective approach for project execution
Connect regional stakeholders with centers of excellence expertise across ADM
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
Drive accountability through readiness gate (RG), front end loading (FEL), and authorization for expenditure (AFE) processes
Champion new technology proposals and innovations
Support plant personnel in diagnosing operational challenges and recommending solutions
Lead initiatives for advanced shop floor automation, process control, and optimization
Drive a culture of safety and food safety through technology solutions
Implement performance metrics to track and improve process effectiveness
Oversee capital planning, tracking, approval, and project closure for operational initiatives
Act as a primary user of WAVE software to manage the regional initiative portfolio
Support site capital budgeting for continuous improvement and non-discretionary projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred)
10-15+ years of experience leading complex engineering projects in food manufacturing, with demonstrated expertise in liquid blending, liquid emulsions, and dry blending
Experience with sanitary design principles and applications
Strong understanding of process controls and digital technologies
Commitment to safety practices and awareness for the wellbeing of others
Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across all organizational levels
Comfort working in manufacturing environments, including areas with extreme temperatures, and ability to walk long distances, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate confined spaces
Willingness to travel up to 25% to sites primarily in North America, with some travel to Latin America
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Experience in dairy, flavors, or ingredients manufacturing (5+ years)
Spray drying experience in the food industry
Direct experience with flavor manufacturing operations including spray drying, dry blending, emulsions, reactions, separations, distillation, and filtration
Controls and plant automation knowledge
CAD modeling experience
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or Spanish
Experience in food, pharmaceutical, or bioprocess engineering
Budget management experience for large-scale projects
Background in operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies
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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