Research Process Engineer
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Location: Decatur, IL 62521
Description:
Job Description
Research Process Engineer, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Conduct engineering studies and recommend process changes for industrial chemicals, industrial food, and advanced biofuels production. Analyze pilot process upsets to determine root causes. Prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations. Design experiments for plant and pilot trials in industrial environment. Assess performance specifications of a range of unit operations, including filtration, distillation, evaporation, centrifugation, carbon treatment, ion exchange, chromatographic separation, and solids handling. Work closely with plant engineers, vendors, and contractors to set up production equipment. Provide technical support to facilities. Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, and four (4) years of post-bachelor, progressive, related work experience.
Must have one (1) year of experience with/ in:
Designing process flow or process improvement diagrams using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Vision, or Aspen Plus;
Analyzing and interpreting scientific data to design and evaluate chemical process;
Prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations or whole plants;
Evaluating and implementing new technologies into production facilities: and
Providing technical expertise to identify quality and performance issues.
Up to 20% of regional travel required.
Telecommuting permitted.
To apply, mail resume to: Christine Wilson, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: KY0062).
EEO
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.
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.
Research Process Engineer, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Conduct engineering studies and recommend process changes for industrial chemicals, industrial food, and advanced biofuels production. Analyze pilot process upsets to determine root causes. Prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations. Design experiments for plant and pilot trials in industrial environment. Assess performance specifications of a range of unit operations, including filtration, distillation, evaporation, centrifugation, carbon treatment, ion exchange, chromatographic separation, and solids handling. Work closely with plant engineers, vendors, and contractors to set up production equipment. Provide technical support to facilities. Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, and four (4) years of post-bachelor, progressive, related work experience.
Must have one (1) year of experience with/ in:
Designing process flow or process improvement diagrams using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Vision, or Aspen Plus;
Analyzing and interpreting scientific data to design and evaluate chemical process;
Prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations or whole plants;
Evaluating and implementing new technologies into production facilities: and
Providing technical expertise to identify quality and performance issues.
Up to 20% of regional travel required.
Telecommuting permitted.
To apply, mail resume to: Christine Wilson, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: KY0062).
EEO
ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.
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.