Senior Maintenance Engineer Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to drive asset reliability and maintenance effectiveness across the Decatur facility in Illinois. You will lead reliability initiatives, develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and mentor the maintenance team to maximize uptime and safety.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Reliability teams to identify root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and optimize lifecycle performance of critical assets, with a focus

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in industrial manufacturing preferred with 10+ years of experience in R&M activities.
• Proficient in predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and CMMS.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Effect or FMEA methodologies.
• Strong team player with the ability to proactively change plant culture.
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis.
• Background working on rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the equipment reliability strategy and ensure it is integrated and part of Performance Excellence
• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety by complying with all ADM and site-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance organization.
• Provide technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and overall system performance.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, equipment assessments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other reliability-centered assessments.
• Support and help execute Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies on existing assets.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineers to integrate preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies into the maintenance program.
• Develop and implement precision maintenance practices, standards, and procedures for equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Mentor and coach maintenance technicians, mechanics, engineers, and contractors on maintenance best practices, reliability strategies, and emerging technologies.
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex equipment and system issues.
• Promote knowledge sharing and skills development across the maintenance organization.
• Develop, update, and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Ensure maintenance best practices are consistently documented and communicated.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and workforce effectiveness.
• Maintain effective communication between Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, and Capital Project teams.
• Partner with Engineering teams to develop maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment.
• Support plant initiatives aimed at improving asset performance and operational excellence.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Infrared analysis

Alignment analysis

Ultrasonic analysis

Lubrication analysis

Rotating equipment

Strong team player

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Senior Maintenance Engineer is responsible for improving asset reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance effectiveness across the facility. This role provides technical leadership for maintenance and reliability initiatives, develops preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, supports capital projects, and drives continuous improvement efforts to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

The Senior Maintenance Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams to identify root causes of equipment failures, implement sustainable solutions, and optimize the lifecycle performance of critical assets.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the equipment reliability strategy and ensure it is integrated and part of Performance Excellence
• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to safety by complying with all ADM and site-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the maintenance organization.
• Provide technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and overall system performance.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, equipment assessments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other reliability-centered assessments.
• Support and help execute Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies on existing assets.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineers to integrate preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies into the maintenance program.
• Develop and implement precision maintenance practices, standards, and procedures for equipment repairs and rebuilds.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Mentor and coach maintenance technicians, mechanics, engineers, and contractors on maintenance best practices, reliability strategies, and emerging technologies.
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex equipment and system issues.
• Promote knowledge sharing and skills development across the maintenance organization.
• Develop, update, and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Ensure maintenance best practices are consistently documented and communicated.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and workforce effectiveness.
• Maintain effective communication between Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Operations, and Capital Project teams.
• Partner with Engineering teams to develop maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment.
• Support plant initiatives aimed at improving asset performance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in industrial manufacturing preferred with 10+ years of experience in R&M activities
• Proficient in predictive and preventive maintenance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized Maintenance Systems, (CMMS)
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Effect or FMEA methodologies
• Strong team player with the ability to proactively change plant culture
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis
• Background working on rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$102,100.00 - $180,000.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

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 law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.