Industrial Process Automation Engineer – Optimize Plant Controls

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Ag in Decatur seeks a Process Automation Engineer to support industrial control systems. The role involves executing projects for automation, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in process control, strong communication skills, and knowledge of data historians. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred. The position emphasizes improving efficiency and contributing to safety initiatives within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot process control systems and work safely with AC & DC voltages.
• Knowledge of industrial process control systems including controllers and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Support for industrial control systems across the ADM Decatur complex.
• Execute projects for process automation to improve operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation of automation systems.

Skills

Process control in an industrial environment

Troubleshooting industrial control systems

Strong communication skills

Documentation and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering

Associates degree in a technical area

Tools

Distributed control systems (D/3, Emerson DeltaV, AVEVA Wonderware)

Allen Bradley PLCs

Data historians (Aveva PI)

Industrial Networks (TCP/IP, ControlNet, DH+, Modbus)

Job description

Illinois Ag in Decatur seeks a Process Automation Engineer to support industrial control systems. The role involves executing projects for automation, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in process control, strong communication skills, and knowledge of data historians. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred. The position emphasizes improving efficiency and contributing to safety initiatives within a team-oriented environment.