80024BR

　　Job Title:

　　Project Modeling Engineer - Decatur, IL

　　Department/Function:

　　Research & Development

　　Job Description:

　　PROJECT MODELING ENGINEER - Decatur/Champaign

　　The Project Modeling Engineer is responsible for supporting projects in all stages of Research and Development by generating financial, cost, and process models to provide the information needed by Management, Project Managers, and Researchers to evaluate projects and clarify the highest impact areas for further investigation. The engineer is in charge of understanding and evaluating process alternatives, and modeling processes based on data from literature and patent reviews, bench, pilot, demonstration and commercial scale trials, and vendor information. The engineer provides mass and energy balances, PFDs/P&IDs, capital cost estimates, sensitivity and Monte Carlo analyses, and evaluation of key financial results. The modeling engineer will be expected to work with and mentor undergraduate interns as part of the work process, and he/she is expected to present and summarize information in clear and thorough reports and presentations. This position is expected to work across various groups including vendors, contractors, Centers of Excellence, operations, and within S&T (Science and Technology).

　　Responsibilities: The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

　　Conduct engineering studies and evaluate and recommend technology choices for nutrition, sustainable chemical, biofuel, and feed processes.

　　Compare and contrast technologies in terms of operational performance and economic feasibility.

　　Assess various performance specifications for key unit operations or equipment.

　　Utilize modeling tools (i.e. ASPEN Plus, HYSYS, Excel based models) to evaluate proposed and current processes (plant-wide as well as sub-systems) and prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations or whole plants.

　　Recommend processing parameter alternatives and technologies to maximize economic performance of an identified process.

　　Estimate capital requirements of various technology and process configurations and determine key drivers from conceptual development stage through demonstration.

　　Generate detailed financial models (evaluating EVA, ROIC, NPV, etc.) based on estimated process costs and OPEX, CAPEX, and market variables.

　　Use modeling tools to determine key drivers in overall value of a commercialized process, including Sensitivity Analysis and Monte Carlo/probabilistic modeling.

　　Aid Researchers in understanding key parameters for design of experiments for pilot and bench trials to maximize the ultimate commercial value of a technology or process.

　　Participate in design and operation of bench and pilot systems in laboratory and industrial environments.

　　Interact with plant engineers, vendors, and contractors during all stages of process development. Support Capital Excellence and Process Optimization teams in implementation of proposed changes in the field as well as provide technical support to the existing processes.

　　Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations.

　　Work with student and recent graduate interns to complete modeling activities; provide training, guidance and feedback for new interns

　　Education:

　　A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.

　　A Master’s degree is desired. Experience: One to three years of experience in process operation, engineering design, and/or R&D in the food and/or chemical industry.

　　The ideal individual has experience assessing process operation costs, estimating capital for large projects, building financial models and evaluating project economics – including sensitivity and probabilistic analyses, designing processes, and evaluating new technologies.

　　Experience with process modeling and capital estimation tools – such as Aspen Plus and Aspen Capital Cost Estimator is desired.

　　Experience with a range of unit operations in nutrition, sustainable materials, and biofuels is also desired.

　　Skills

　　Must possess well-developed analytical skills to analyze and interpret scientific data when designing and evaluating chemical processes.

　　Good written and oral communication skills to communicate with managers, engineering, and R&D staff via reports and presentations.

　　Strong organizational skills to manage large amounts of data and multiple projects. • Able to function within matrix project management environment.

　　Strong leadership skills to encourage open collaboration, provide technical expertise, and positively contribute to research teams.

　　Effective communication of engineering data with research, operations, and business staff.

　　Requirements

　　Must be willing to travel.

　　Must be willing to switch to a shift schedule if needed to support trials and experiments.

　　Comfortable managing/participate in various projects concurrently.

　　Candidate will need to 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.

　　Core Competencies:

　　Communication, curiosity, integrity, mechanical aptitude, analytical ability, project management, problem solving, independent judgment, teamwork, persistent, detail oriented and safety commitmentExcited 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.​

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　　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.

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　　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