Process Automation Intern - Various Locations US.

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ADM's Summer Internship Program offers a 12-week immersive experience at one of ADM’s North American locations. Interns will collaborate with colleagues, develop practical skills, and contribute to projects supporting real business needs. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship provides competitive pay, and housing and transportation assistance may be available depending on location and distance from home. ADM's award-winning early career program is designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests, and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture. Interns will work for a global leader in the agricultural supply chain, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and strengthening the global food system, while building connections with colleagues, mentors, and fellow interns.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.
Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects for Summer 2027, with assistance from hiring manager and other operations colleagues.
Shadow production engineers, operators and supervisors to gain exposure to plant operations, scheduling, and resource management.
Assist with monitoring and optimizing daily production operations to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving for production or equipment-related issues.
Help develop and update process documentation, P&IDs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc.
Assist with safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement of workplace safety practices.
Participate in and/or lead safety meetings, training sessions, and ops briefings.
Present findings, project results, and recommendations to engineering leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
Complete additional duties based on the needs of the assigned location.