Archer Daniels Midland-posted 6 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Spokane, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

Technology Engineer - Spokane, WA ADM Milling This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: The Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles and best practices at the facility with tasks ranging from process design, troubleshooting & optimization to implementation of best practices to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies. The primary purpose of the position is to enable facility success by ensuring that plant process systems are designed, built, operated, and maintained at optimal levels. Essential Job Functions: Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement. Benchmark the location versus internal and external best available technologies and drive improvements. Manage and prioritize the Wave portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager or Focused improvement pillar and/or the Milling Technology CoE, where applicable. Develop and maintain a 5-year project portfolio to include capital budgeting, execution and to strike a balance between NDE and productivity/growth. Collaborate with the appropriate COE’s to ensure alignment of technology. Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies, equipment design improvements and equipment suppliers. Work within the Global Technology Center to standardize operations, share standard methodologies and implement new technologies. Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems, including training as needed. Support the facility in setting up goals. Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance.

  • Lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture.
  • Promote continuous process safety improvement.
  • Benchmark the location versus internal and external best available technologies and drive improvements.
  • Manage and prioritize the Wave portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager or Focused improvement pillar and/or the Milling Technology CoE, where applicable.
  • Develop and maintain a 5-year project portfolio to include capital budgeting, execution and to strike a balance between NDE and productivity/growth.
  • Collaborate with the appropriate COE’s to ensure alignment of technology.
  • Explore, propose and/or champion new process technologies, equipment design improvements and equipment suppliers.
  • Work within the Global Technology Center to standardize operations, share standard methodologies and implement new technologies.
  • Assist plant operations in solving applicable technical problems, including training as needed.
  • Support the facility in setting up goals.
  • Work closely with company subject matter experts on the implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance.
  • Dedication to working safely and to the awareness for the safety of others.
  • Strong knowledge of a variety of process unit operations. Some examples include grain handling, wheat cleaning & milling, product conveyance, dust control systems, packaging and/or bulk vessel loading, automation systems, and warehousing.
  • Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant colleagues, management team, and Milling Technology CoE.
  • Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives.
  • Desire to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
  • Proven ability to work with plant colleagues to identify and solve problems
  • Desire to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations.
  • Proven ability to manage capital projects successfully with the ability to drive solutions to their conclusion.
  • 5Yrs Project Management experience preferred.
  • High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.
  • Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Milling Science, Production Manufacturing, Technology, Food Processing, or other related field, or Applicable, related experience.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with plant process systems at a production facility.
  • Operations supervision and/or Process/Project Engineer.
  • In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and 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 (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
  • Additional benefits include:
  • Paid time off including paid holidays.
  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
  • Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
  • Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.
  • Employees will also receive: a minimum of 64 hours of vacation per year, which will increase as years of service increases, 48 hours of lost-time allowance will be provided annually to eligible colleagues on January 1, 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and 1 personal holiday through the calendar year for colleagues with at least 6 months of continuous service.
  • Eligible employees may also take up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Eligible employees may also take up to 26 weeks of short-term disability and transition to long-term disability, if applicable.
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