80022BR

　　Job Title:

　　Pilot Engineer – Decatur, IL

　　Department/Function:

　　Research & Development

　　Job Description:

　　Pilot Engineer – Decatur, IL

　　Research

　　This is an exempt level position.

　　ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company, has an opening for a Pilot Engineer at our Science & Technology piloting locations in Decatur, IL.

　　Position summary

　　We are looking for an experienced engineer who will be responsible for assisting with the design, construction, and operation of piloting and lab equipment. These efforts will support the scale-up of new technologies and the scale-down of current production processes for de-risking, optimization, and troubleshooting.

　　This engineer assist will the design and execution of various piloting projects taking direction from ADM engineers to identify, mitigate, and manage process risks for commercial implementation. This role will work on technology-based projects across ADM’s business units in areas such as chemical, food, nutrition, and bioprocessing. This position will work with cross-functional project teams, including scientists, chemists, engineers, operations and commercial colleagues. The engineer will also work with contractors and external vendors.

　　Job responsibilities

　　Commitment to creating and upholding a safe working environment.

　　Commitment to driving process safety improvements while using collaboration and teamwork

　　Partner with Research engineering teams to understand equipment and piloting needs

　　Prepare P&IDs, mass and energy balances, size, and scope pilot equipment

　　Work with external vendors and contractors to specify, purchase, and install equipment.

　　Commission and operate new and/or modified equipment

　　Incorporate and implement design of experiments for scale-up and scale-down

　　Implement and supervise proposed changes in the field and provide support for existing processes

　　Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations on experimental results

　　Coach and teach colleagues that will operate equipment

　　Skills and proficiencies

　　A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent experience is required, with 5+ years of experience in process/pilot operations and design in the food and/or chemical industry

　　Experience with a range of unit operations, such as filtration, distillation, evaporation, centrifugation, carbon treatment, ion exchange, chromatographic separation, solids handling, and various chemical transformations

　　Experience in production and/or pilot improvement projects

　　Experience with evaluating and integrating new technologies into existing production facilities is desired

　　Be self-motivated and willing to expand process knowledge

　　Provide clear directions and expectations to team working on projects

　　Communication skills, both oral and written, and capability to work in various roles on a team

　　Position Requirements

　　Must be willing to travel, as travel to multiple locations is expected, as well as willing to switch to a shift schedule, if needed for plant trials

　　Comfortable managing/participating in various projects concurrently

　　Must work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines

　　Willingness to spend time in plant areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and move through close spaces

　　Competencies

　　Communication, curiosity, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, independent judgment, teamwork, persistence, detail focused, and commitment to safety.

　　Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

　　ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.​

　　REF:80022BR

　　City:

　　Decatur

　　State:

　　IL - Illinois

　　Ref ID:

　　#LI-AS5

　　About ADM::

　　ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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　　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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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　　Benefits and Perks

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

　　Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

　　Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

　　Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

　　Additional benefits include:

　　Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day

　　Adoption assistance and paid parental leave

　　Tuition assistance

　　Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs