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Job Description

Applications Engineer III, Operational Technology (OT) - Mankato, MN

This is a full-time, exempt level position.

Location

This is an onsite position with a preference for Mankato, MN. If qualifications are met, we may consider Frankfort, Indiana or select Canada locations.

Position Summary

As a key member of our Operational Technology (OT) team, you will help advance the standardization and innovation of OT distributed control system (DCS) and manufacturing execution system (MES) applications architecture, support, and engineering globally.

You will work closely with OT engineers and Process Automation (PA) engineers, and collaborate with key business segments, our Information Technology department, and your global OT peers to ensure the successful delivery of OT solutions across ADM operations.

What You'll Do

• Direct, manage, and maintain the OT DCS/MES applications ecosystem globally
• Partner with PA and application owners to establish and communicate DCS/MES applications architecture and procedure standards
• Drive the development and implementation of OT DCS/MES applications architecture strategy, with a focus on optimizing resources and meeting plant up-time Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Serve as the key OT liaison for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integration efforts for MES
• Partner with PA to maintain compliance for DCS/MES-related licensing
• Manage the collection of application requirements, techniques, and controls across functional departments to identify problem areas and deliver operationally efficient solutions
• Follow OT project methodology guidelines and standards, and drive team adoption
• Coordinate application activities with OT/PA managers to help prevent plant interruptions during upgrades, patching, and similar events
• Participate in vendor evaluations; review functional and overall application design; and complete technical planning to improve systems productivity and efficiency
• Manage third-party suppliers and contractors where applicable
• Travel and on-call availability are expected as part of this role

Position Qualifications:

• An associate degree or higher in a technical discipline (such as computer science or engineering) required
• A bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline such as computer science or engineering preferred
• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise-level technology operations and services, including managing the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of network or control system technologies
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Technical experience with Process Automation systems, including platforms such as Rockwell, Emerson DeltaV, or Valmet (NovaTech) D/3
• Demonstrated experience managing the lifecycle, maintenance, and upgrades of DCS/MES applications
• Strong understanding of process automation and control applications, as well as HMI software platforms (such as Rockwell Automation/Plant PAx, Siemens, Honeywell, Wonderware, Emerson DeltaV, Valmet D/3, or similar)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt effectively to changing priorities
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Experience supporting plant operations and 24/7 operating requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and deliver on commitments
• Comfort working with cross-functional, global teams

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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