Fermentation Process Engineer
ADM
Fermentation Process Engineer
Decatur
IL - Illinois
Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities
Job Description
| Fermentation Process Engineer-Decatur, IL This is a salaried exempt position. Job Summary The Fermentation Process Engineer will provide technical support to large scale aerobic fermentation processes. As a member of the ADM BioProducts plant team, the successful individual will improve existing processes, provide plant engineering support to growth and innovation projects in a human food, pet food, animal feed, and industrial products spaces. Through collaboration with the production team, the engineer develops and monitors appropriate benchmarks (KPI’s), developing clear and defined plans for Continuous Improvement, and using structured approaches to remove production bottlenecks, The engineer must drive cost management through focus on energy inputs, product yields, input utilizations, and waste minimization. As part of the plant team, the engineer will also be an active participant in compliance performance. The engineer will understand and conduct work in accordance with OSHA PSM and ADM’s Total Process Safety standards, FAMI-QS or other food safety standards, and Environmental requirements including, but not limited to Air Permitting, Waste Management, Spill Prevention and Control, Release Reporting. Essential Job Functions
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. 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).
- 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.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
About ADM
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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