Senior Research Process Engineer

2 weeks ago

Decatur, United States ADM Full time

Job Description Senior Research Process Engineer - Decatur, ILADM Research & DevelopmentThis is an exempt level position.Position SummaryThis Senior Research Process Engineer is responsible for driving complex process improvement and process development projects focused on implementation of new technologies in existing production and piloting facilities. This role will supervise the evaluation of existing production equipment and recommend improvements in support of the production of chemicals, food ingredients, and advanced biofuels. This position will provide engineering deliverables, economic evaluation, supporting documentation, and project reports for complex research projects and/or technical platforms. This position will work with a variety of groups, including vendors, contractors, Operations, Commercial, and R&D teams.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following represents most duties to be performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive and will not prevent other duties from being assigned when appropriate.Conduct engineering studies and recommend process changes for industrial food, industrial chemical, and advanced biofuels processes.Evaluate production and pilot process upsets to determine root causes and recommend process changes to improve performance.Prepare mass and energy balances of unit operations or whole plants.Assess various performance specifications for key unit operations or equipment.Design of experiments for plant and pilot trials, or to provide technical support to existing facilities.Implementing new technologies/tools to improve experimental and project design.Work with CoE, plant engineers, R&D engineers, vendors, and contractors to set up equipment and support pilot or plant trials in industrial environments.Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations with a target audience of internal R&D leadership, key stakeholders, and external partners as needed.Plan and execute engineering and research projects, including implementation and supervision of proposed changes in the field as needed.Function as a workstream lead and risk owner for assigned project objectives, including active participation in development of project work plans.Management and technical leadership of internal and external research projects, including definition and execution of the full scope of project objectives and deliverables.Generate and advance new research ideas to project status in collaboration with business units through a phase-gated project management process.Skills and ProficienciesA master's degree in chemical engineering with 5 years of experience in process operations and design and/or piloting improvement projects in the food and/or chemical industry, or a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering with 10 years of experience in process operations and design and/or piloting improvement projects in the food and/or chemical industry, or equivalent is required.Extensive experience with a range of unit operations, such as filtration, distillation, evaporation, centrifugation, carbon treatment, ion exchange, chromatographic separation, solids handling, and varied chemical reactors.Experience with evaluation and implementation of new technologies into existing production facilities.Understanding of complex system interactions and ability to identify the root causes of process irregularities.Well-developed analytical skills to analyze and interpret scientific data during design and evaluation of chemical processes.Good written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with managers, engineering, R&D colleagues, and business teams via reports and presentations.Strong organizational skills to manage large amounts of data and multiple projects.Able to function within matrix project management environment.Able to work collaboratively with 3rd parties.Strong leadership skills to encourage open collaboration, provide expertise, and positively contribute to Research teams.Position RequirementsMust be willing to travel, as travel to multiple locations is expected, as well as willing to switch to a shift schedule, if needed for plant trials.Comfortable managing/participating in various projects concurrently.Must work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines.Must work collaboratively and flexibly, adapting to changing project demands while maintaining focus on safety and quality.Actively participate in fostering diversity and inclusivity.Willingness to formally and informally mentor junior colleagues to assist with skill development.Willingness to spend time in plant areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and move through close spaces.CompetenciesCommunication, curiosity, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, independent judgment, teamwork, persistence, detail focused, and commitment to safety.Excited 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 background check. REF:86438BR

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