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Job Title: Modernization OT Application Engineer II - Decatur, IL
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/26/2026
Expire Date: 02/25/2026
Job Categories: Computers, Software, Engineering, Information Technology, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Manufacturing and Production, Executive Management, Research & Development
Job Description
Modernization OT Application Engineer II - Decatur, IL
Modernization OT Application Engineer II - Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, exempt-level position

Position Overview:
As a Modernization Operational Technology (OT) Application Engineer, you will help advance the standardization and innovation of OT distributed control system (DCS) and manufacturing execution system (MES) applications across North America.

You will collaborate closely with on-site OT engineers, Process Automation (PA) engineers, and key business partners, including Global Technology (GT, ADM’s IT dept) and your global OT peers, to deliver reliable and scalable OT solutions that support modernization projects.

This position reports to the Modernization Program Manager and aligns directly with the Global OT Organization to maintain and promote global standards.

The Modernization Program is a company-wide initiative focused on modernizing strategic facilities through automation and optimization. By leveraging technology and our internal expertise, we aim to reduce unplanned downtime, enhance safety, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and standardize processes across business units. This program is a key enabler of ADM’s digital transformation.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Help establish and maintain a global OT DCS/MES applications ecosystem
  • Partner with process automation and application owners to define and communicate DCS/MES architecture and procedure standards
  • Support the development and implementation of strategic direction for OT DCS/MES applications aligned with modernization goals and timelines
  • Partner with PA teams to ensure compliance with DCS/MES-related licensing
  • Gather and analyze application requirements from functional departments to identify challenges and propose efficient solutions
  • Follow OT project methodology standards and help drive adoption across teams
  • Coordinate application activities with OT and PA managers to minimize plant interruptions during upgrades, patching, and maintenance
  • Participate in vendor evaluations and contribute to technical planning to improve system productivity and efficiency
  • Manage third-party suppliers or contractors when applicable
  • Travel and on-call work may be required during commissioning and start-up activities

Required Skills:
  • Strong understanding of process automation and control applications, including HMI software such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Honeywell, Wonderware, Emerson DeltaV, or Valmet (NovaTech) D/3
  • Proven experience managing the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of DCS/MES applications
  • Ability to think ‘outside the box’
  • Effective communication skills, both conceptual and hands-on
  • Initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional global teams
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Comfort managing multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering on goals and leading by example
  • Experience supporting 24/7 manufacturing or plant operations

Required Qualifications:
  • An associate degree in a technical discipline (computer science, engineering, or related field) or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years supporting enterprise-level technology operations and services, including managing the lifecycle and upgrades of network technologies
  • 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Technical experience with process automation systems such as Rockwell, Emerson DeltaV, or Valmet (NovaTech) D/3

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a technical discipline or related field
  • Experience with network technologies and architecture

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=3350425&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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