Technology Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA
Position Summary
The Technology Engineer will apply engineering principles to new and existing facilities with tasks ranging from process design to the evaluation/implementation of new technologies. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure 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 Regional Director of Technology, 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 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.
- 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.
- Act as a resource for plant process engineers through coaching, mentoring, and conducting training sessions.
Required Skills
- 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: distillation, evaporation, reactors and dryers.
- Experience with optimization/analytical processes and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant engineers and management.
- Working knowledge of common process drawings and documentation, such as P&IDs and control narratives.
- Willingness to spend time in plant areas – tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
- Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently while traveling to remote plant locations.
- High level of motivation and results-oriented way of working.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Chemistry, Food Processing, Production Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, or other related field.
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience with plant process systems.
Desired Experience
Operations supervision and/or Process/Project Engineer.
Pay
The pay range for this position is expected to be between $76,100.00 - $142,700.00. Salaried Incentive Plan: The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus.
Benefits
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.