Process Technology Engineer; Delta V- Clinton, IA at ADM Clinton, MI

Process Technology Engineer (Delta V) – Clinton, IA

Position Summary:

The Carbohydrate Solutions Technology Center supports plant process areas related to the separation of corn into its primary components and transformation into finished products such as native and modified starches, sweeteners and syrups, fuel and industrial alcohols, corn gluten meal, corn gluten feed pellets, and corn germ oil. These are produced through various unit operations including steeping, corn wet milling, centrifugal separations, dewatering, drying and pelletizing, alcohol fermentation, distillation and dehydration, starch conversion, saccharification, enzymatic conversion, ion exchange and chromatography, and evaporation.

This position will primarily support the ongoing process controls migration to Delta V in the Clinton, Iowa plant with secondary support for the plant process, while collaborating with colleagues across ADM’s other facilities.

• Display dedication to lead, develop, and support safety and promote a safety culture.
• Benchmark the location’s control systems against internal and external best‐in‐class technologies and drive improvements.
• Manage and prioritize Delta V controls conversion projects in cooperation with the Automation Tech Center and the Wet Milling Technology Manager.
• Organize and lead the operations portion of the process controls conversion, including P&w and update, creation of User Requirement Specifications, field instrument review and updates, Factory Acceptance Testing, operator training, alarm rationalization, and SOP updates.
• Own controls cutover planning and scheduling, actively support each cutover and provide post‑cutover troubleshooting.
• Lead the selection and creation of data output systems from the new process control system (e.g., PI Vision dashboards and trends).
• Collaborate with Global Technology teams to ensure alignment of technology for process controls improvements.
• Explore, evaluate, propose, and champion new control schemes and methodologies.
• Replicate best practices, standardize operations, and share methodologies across Corn Plant locations globally.
• Provide technical support to department operations in solving process and process control problems and contribute to technical knowledge development.
• Act as a resource for plant process engineers through coaching, mentoring, and training sessions.

• Dedication to safety.
• Strong knowledge of process unit operations such as pumps, piping systems, centrifugal fans, heat exchangers, evaporators, solids conveying, and steam/condensate systems.
• Experience with process optimization using analytical processes and tools.
• Experience with project management, commissioning, checkout, and start‑up.
• Experience with plant process control systems and basic control logic, including control narratives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation such as P&IDs, PFDs, material and energy balances, and control narratives.
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures, long walking distances, climbing stairs and ladders, and operate in close spaces.
• Team oriented, with ability to work independently and travel to remote plant locations as needed.
• High motivation and results‑oriented initiative.
• Some overnight travel required.

Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related field.

Minimum 5 years’ experience with plant process production systems.

Production/Process/Project Engineer with operations supervision experience is a plus.

• Physical wellness – medical, Rx, dental, vision, and wellness center or gym reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching, 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, Employee Resource Groups, and Colleague Giving Programs.
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources such as Linked In Learning, language training, and mentoring programs.

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.