**96913BR** **Job Title:** Sr Research Automation Engineer - Decatur, IL **Department/Function:** Research & Development **Job Description:** **Sr Research Automation Engineer - Decatur, IL** The Sr Research Automation Engineer is responsible for identifying, vetting, and supporting installation of applicable new and existing automation and control schemes in a food or chemical plant or laboratory location. Additional responsibilities include liaising between operations, process development and process chemistry groups to verify adequate installation, application, performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both software and hardware automation systems. This position will utilize plant and process knowledge to identify and model savings potential associated with new applications and develop tech transfer packages associated with the initial integration new process control schemes. **Responsibilities:** + Support and Maintenance: + Completes Service Requests for automation changes in D/3 and DeltaV. + Supports onsite electrical contractors – coordinating check-out and commissioning for IO changes and addition. + Design and Implementation: + Specifies, obtain quotations and orders all IO, IO panel design, field wiring, and IO needs. + Specifies, obtain quotations and orders all process technology hardware. + Reviews P&IDs with project engineers to develop User Requirements or Process Control Narratives based on design basis. Coordinates specifications, procurement and implementation of automation based on needs. + Delivers industry best solutions for each opportunity/problem to the appropriate level of detail and in a timely manner using the standardized work process. + Actively drives technology leadership by seeking out and using the best knowledge while listening to and implementing constructive challenges in a collaborative environment. + Ensures each project has clear technical objectives, analyzes cost benefits, develops a budget, and builds a resource plan against its business case. + Continuously looks to implement improvements for safety, efficiency and sustainability. + Identifies opportunities for improvement to better align R&D with corporate standards, identifies gaps, establishes sustainability regarding automation to nurture further growth. + Supports the implementation and maintenance of automation systems, adhering to all current preferred vendors, standards and best practices where applicable. + Functions as Project Manager, Sponsor, or Team member, as needed for Automation projects. + Reviews project requests, analysis, and results with group directors and "Center of Excellence" as necessary to ensure priorities align with group and company vision. **Education:** + A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering in the fields of chemical, electrical, controls or equivalent experience is required. **Experience:** + Five to ten years of experience in a food or chemical production facility is preferred. + The individual must have extensive experience with control software **Skills:** + Good written and oral communications skills to communicate with managers, engineering, operations, and research 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. **Requirements:** + Must be willing to travel + Must be comfortable managing/participating in various projects concurrently. + Candidate will need to work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines. + Willingness to spend time in production areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces. **Core Competencies:** + Communication, curiosity, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, ability to work independently, teamwork, persistent, detail oriented, organized, and safety commitment. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? 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 background check. REF:96913BR **Req/Job ID:** 96913BR **City:** Decatur **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-AS5 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#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 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/) **:** **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. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** 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: **:** $101,300.00 - $171,600.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan