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Job Title: Process Automation Engineer - Clinton, IA
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Clinton, IA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 10/20/2025
Expire Date: 02/18/2026
Job Categories: Computers, Software, Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Process Automation Engineer - Clinton, IA
Process Automation Engineer - Clinton, IA
This is a full time, exempt position

Job Description:
The Process Automation Engineer will provide support for the industrial control systems across the ADM Clinton complex to maintain and improve operations through project implementation, troubleshooting, and standard work. They will work with Operations Teams and other Technology Centers to execute projects while applying global standards.

This person will proactively seek opportunities for process automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization projects. Additionally, they will support and advance the modernization, standardization, and documentation of process automation systems.

The Process Automation Engineer will also contribute to plant culture by supporting safety initiatives and improvement projects.

Job Requirements:
  • Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process controls and safety interlocks
  • Develop or modify controls programming and configurations to achieve desired automation solutions, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies
  • Develop and maintain documentation of industrial automation and controls hardware and software related to process automation control systems
  • Pursue and maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement
  • Possess ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities
  • Maintain awareness of and adhere to cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Work with third-party suppliers / contractors (where applicable)
  • Ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues
  • Possess strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Possess strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well within groups and with minimal supervision to meet team and project goals
  • Act as a highly-motivated, self-starter
  • Capable of working in extreme temperatures, including the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time; should be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
  • Available for on-call rotation for off-hours, holiday and weekend coverage
  • Occasional company travel may be required
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment
  • Experience with or ability to learn industrial controls programming for multiple systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120V
  • Knowledge of industrial process control systems including controllers, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An Associates degree in a technical area; a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is preferred
  • Experience with distributed control systems; Emerson DeltaV, Valmet (Novatech) D/3 systems, or Rockwell Automation PlantPAx preferred
  • Experience with industrial controls platforms, Allen Bradley PLCs or Emerson DeltaV platforms preferred
  • Familiarity with data historians such as Aveva PI
  • Familiarity with Industrial Networks (ie. TCP/IP, ControlNet®, DH+, Modbus, etc.)
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.

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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3339236&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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.
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