Plant Process Engineer — Optimize & Innovate Operations

ADM; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

ADM in Clinton, IA is seeking a Plant Process Engineer to apply engineering principles to both new and existing operations. The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost objectives, with hands-on plant time and collaboration with Production, Maintenance, and engineering teams.

The position involves developing process simulations, supporting capital projects, and driving standard practices to maximize shareholder value while ensuring effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with plant process systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• ADM background check required.

Responsibilities

• Work with company expertise and technology partners to apply innovative approaches with Production and Maintenance.
• Assist new product development and technology assessments.
• Support capital projects and startups following core Process Engineering competencies.
• Develop process simulation models to understand and benchmark performance.
• Partner with Production to implement and optimize APC and related applications.
• Mentor and train engineering colleagues; share best practices.

Skills

Process control

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Communication

Willingness to travel

FLEX/APC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

FLEX

APC

Job description

ADM in Clinton, IA is seeking a Plant Process Engineer to apply engineering principles to both new and existing operations. The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost objectives, with hands-on plant time and collaboration with Production, Maintenance, and engineering teams.

The position involves developing process simulations, supporting capital projects, and driving standard practices to maximize shareholder value while ensuring effective communication across departments.