Technology Engineer – Decatur East
This is an exempt level position
Reports to 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.  The technology engineer 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. 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 budgetingAct as a super user of WAVE for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the region.Drive accountability of initiative and project executionSupport the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders, ADM COE pillars, and the Technology DirectorSupport 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 processFunction 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 Centers of Excellence to drive results.Job Requirements: BS of Engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural or similar5+ years of experience in a project or process engineering role in the food, Biofuels and Ag processing industries is preferredOperations leadership experience is preferred.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. Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently Less than 10% travelSkills: (Languages, computer skills etc.) Demonstrated problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a result focused approach. Excellent oral and written communication skills Team player with a propensity for collaborationDemonstrated 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.  Operational experience in agricultural manufacturing processes preferred, for example: Hard and soft seed extraction, Vegetable oil refining and Corn wet milling.Controls and plant automation knowledge or experience.Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.“AJCIND” REF:90598BR