Process Automation Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA

ADM; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Cedar Rapids is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support industrial control systems, drive projects, troubleshoot equipment, and advance standard work across the complex. The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations Teams and Technology Centers to optimize performance and reliability.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with process controls, willing to learn automation platforms, and a record of maintaining documentation, safety compliance, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment.
• Experience with or willingness to learn industrial controls programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot process control systems safely with AC/DC voltages.
• Knowledge of controllers, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, and P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Support industrial control systems across ADM Cedar Rapids to improve operations through projects and standard work.
• Collaborate with Operations Teams and Technology Centers to execute automation projects.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation hardware and software.
• Support safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance plant operations.

Skills

Process control

Controls programming

Troubleshooting

P&ID knowledge

Education

Associate degree (technical)

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

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

PlantPAx

AVEVA Wonderware

Rockwell PlantPAx

Aveva PI

Industrial networks TCP/IP Modbus

Job description

Process Automation Engineer – Cedar Rapids, IA

This is a full time, exempt position

Job Description

The Process Automation Engineer will provide support for the industrial control systems across the ADM Cedar Rapids complex to maintain and improve operations through project implementation, troubleshooting, and standard work. They will work with Operations Teams and other Technology Centers to execute projects while applying global standards.

This person will proactively seek opportunities for process automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization projects. Additionally, they will support and advance the modernization, standardization, and documentation of process automation systems.

The Process Automation Engineer will also contribute to plant culture by supporting safety initiatives and improvement projects.

Job Requirements

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
• Develop and maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process controls and safety interlocks
• Develop or modify controls programming and configurations to achieve desired automation solutions, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies
• Develop and maintain documentation of industrial automation and controls hardware and software related to process automation control systems
• Pursue and maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement
• Possess ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to cybersecurity fundamentals
• Work with third-party suppliers / contractors (where applicable)
• Ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues
• Possess strong documentation and organizational skills
• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work well within groups and with minimal supervision to meet team and project goals
• Act as a highly-motivated, self-starter
• Capable of working in extreme temperatures, including the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time; should be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
• Available for on-call rotation for off-hours, holiday and weekend coverage
• Occasional company travel may be required

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment
• Experience with or desire to learn industrial controls programming for multiple systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120V
• Knowledge of industrial process control systems including controllers, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associates degree in a technical area; a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is preferred
• Experience with distributed control systems; Emerson DeltaV, Valmet (Novatech) D/3 systems, AVEVA Wonderware, or Rockwell Automation PlantPAx preferred
• Experience with industrial controls platforms, Allen Bradley PLCs or Emerson DeltaV platforms preferred
• Familiarity with data historians such as Aveva PI
• Familiarity with Industrial Networks (ie. TCP/IP, ControlNet®, DH+, Modbus, etc.)

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:106318BR