Process Automation Engineer: Optimize Industrial Controls

ADM

United States

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

32 hours ago
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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

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

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