Process Automation Engineer - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in Decatur, IL is hiring a Process Automation Engineer. The role focuses on providing plant support for automation systems, troubleshooting, and applying global standards to projects.

This onsite position offers location flexibility based on candidate availability and requires strong collaboration with Operations and tech centers. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in process control, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects under

Qualifications

• 2+ years of process control experience in industrial environments.
• Ability to work in groups or with minimal supervision to meet operations goals.
• Experience coaching and developing colleagues.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure compliance with safety and EHS requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment, and operations for process and safety interlocks.
• Develop or modify automation controls and troubleshoot hardware/software deficiencies.
• Document automation hardware and software related to control systems.
• Communicate status updates and improvement suggestions.
• Support and pursue industry training and certifications for career advancement.
• Maintain cybersecurity awareness.
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers/contractors.

Skills

Process control

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

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

Associates degree acceptable

Tools

Rockwell PlantPAx

FactoryTalk View SE

Wonderware

PI historian

Job description

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Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Process Automation Engineer - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Process Automation Engineer - Decatur, IL**This is a full time, exempt position.\\*\\*Ideal locations for this position include Decatur, IL; Mendota, IL; St. Louis, MO; Beech Grove, IN; and Camp Hill, PA.**Job Description:**The Process Automation Engineer will provide plant support of process automation systems to ensure Operations are successful through guidance, troubleshooting, and standard work.This individual will work with Operations and other technology centers to execute projects while applying global standards. They will proactively seek opportunities for process automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization projects. Additionally, they will support and advance the standardization and documentation of process automation systems.The Process Automation Engineer will also contribute to plant culture by supporting safety initiatives and Performance Excellence. This is an onsite position with location flexibility based on candidate availability.**Job Responsibilities:*** Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements* Maintains a thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process and safety interlocks* Develops or modifies Process Automation controls to achieve desired control processes, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies* Develops and maintains documentation of process automation hardware and software related to process automation control systems* Communicates status updates and suggestions for improvements* Pursues/maintains industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement* Maintains awareness of cybersecurity fundamentals* Works with and manages third-party suppliers / contractors**Required Qualifications:*** 2+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment* Ability to work well within groups or with minimal supervision to meet operations goals* Ability and experience effectively coaching and developing other colleagues* Experience using documentation and organizational skills effectively* Experience using verbal and written communication skills effectively* Highly motivated, self-starter* Ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities* Capability of working in extreme temperatures, with 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* Availability for occasional off-hours, holiday and weekend urgent automation requirements* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, based on project demandsPreferred Qualifications:* An Associates degree in a technical area; a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is ideal* Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) or SCADA applications, Rockwell Automation PlantPAx, FactoryTalk View SE, or Wonderware preferred, others considered* Experience with industrial IO platforms, Allen Bradley IO platforms preferred* Familiarity with data historians such as AVEVA PI* Familiarity with Industrial Networks (ie. TCP/IP, ControlNet(R), DH+, Modbus, etc.)* Familiarity with motor control applications, including full voltage starters, reduced voltage starters, and variable frequency drives with network integration* Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) integration experience beneficial* Knowledge of Industrial Process Control including instrumentation, AC/DC Electrical systems, Piping & Instrument Diagrams* Ability to troubleshoot, solve, and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120VADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:113327BR**#IncludingYou**Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/23/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois | |2 people are interested in this job.