Analytics Engineer

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Analytics Engineer This is an exempt level position. This is an onsite position. We would consider placing this position in any large ADM manufacturing facility. Position Summary: As a key member of Manufacturing Analytics and Transformation (MA&T), you will be uniquely positioned to help deliver analytics-driven solutions directly to the process. You will work closely with plant operations and plant leadership while also collaborating with other MA&T colleagues as well as Carbohydrates BU Leadership. A Segment Analytics Engineer must be an exceptional communicator and collaborator as they work with various teams in plant engineering, plant management, BU leadership, and various automation and technology teams. They should have extensive knowledge of a variety of process unit operations and a willingness to continue developing further process knowledge required to guide optimization of manufacturing processes. A successful Segment Analytics Engineer must be able to express this knowledge in a clear and concise manner, tailored to their audience, in order to gain and maintain support for the team’s projects while influencing plant actions. Job Responsibilities: Familiarize yourself with the processes, individuals, challenges, and opportunities from each plant in the segment. Stay engaged and informed so that you can best contribute to their success. Provide timely troubleshooting for process issues. Develop and build dashboards using tools like PI Vision, JMP Live, or Power BI. Provide editing and support for those dashboards. Build analytical models for the purpose of predicting, explaining, and troubleshooting the process. Create control charts (univariate and multivariate) to more quickly detect anomalies requiring a response. Identify process control improvement opportunities and develop process control strategies (basic and advanced) for various unit operations. Identify gaps in process measurements and recommend/implement technology solutions (wireless, microwave, NIR, soft sensors, etc.). Tune systems of PID control loops. Discover and evaluate opportunities for impactful analytics projects. Manage analytics projects to completion. Build Advanced Process Control controllers and drive % utilization with operations. Complete necessary tasks utilizing PI Asset Framework, including calculations, tag creation, template building, etc. Help develop digital SMS and provide ongoing support. Train others on methods and tools. Serve as the first point of contact for technical support on tools like JMP and PI, as well as other technical questions. Contribute insight to projects, initiatives, and decisions by bringing an analytical or data-driven view of the process. Carry out continuous personal development. Ensure technical skills and process knowledge are kept up to date, and non-technical skills are gained and improved. Provide “boots-on-the-ground” support for ADM plants—physically officing within an ADM plant. Some travel and on-call work are expected as part of this position. Complete the Manufacturing Analytics Training with Lean Six Sigma course if not already done. Other training requirements will be determined by performing a skills analysis and identifying gaps. Required Skills: 5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing facility. 2 years of relevant analytical experience. Strong skills in Office and Microsoft Apps. Experience with the PI Suite. Experience with JMP and JMP Live. Strong interpersonal collaboration skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts. Excellent technical design skills. Experience supporting plant operations and 24/7 operating requirements. Knowledge of programming methods and languages. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Power BI Knowledge of Power Automate Knowledge of Aspen DMC Plus Knowledge of Aspen Pro MV Knowledge of Aspen Plus, HYSIS, and Dynamics Knowledge of git, Git Hub, DevOps Knowledge of Process Automation systems, including Rockwell, Emerson, DeltaV or Valmet (Novatech) D/3. Required Qualifications: 4-year degree in a relevant engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience A desire to learn and advance into higher levels of process automation or analytics engineering. Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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. REF:106588BR 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. IncludingYou 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 welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law 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). 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. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Keywords: Archer Daniels Midland, Peoria , Analytics Engineer, Engineering , Decatur, Illinois