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Process Automation Engineer - Spiritwood, ND

ADM • Spiritwood, North Dakota, United States

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Posted Sep 23, 2026Apply by Oct 23, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Process Automation Engineer (full-time, salaried exempt)

    • Experience level: ~2+ years (preferred/typical); supports plant operations via troubleshooting and project execution

  • Stack / tools (from posting)

    • Rockwell Automation: PlantPAx (preferred), ControlLogix (Rockwell IO platforms preferred)

    • Industrial historians: AVEVA PI (familiarity)

    • Industrial networks / comms: TCP/IP, Modbus

    • Process control/instrumentation concepts: instrumentation, P&IDs, AC/DC electrical up to 120V

    • Documentation of automation hardware/software; industrial process control troubleshooting

    • Cybersecurity fundamentals (awareness)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Provide plant support for process automation systems: troubleshooting, guidance, and maintaining standard work

    • Develop/modify and troubleshoot automation controls to meet desired control processes; resolve hardware/software issues

    • Drive automation improvements/standardization: identify automation opportunities, support documentation/standardization, coordinate projects with Operations/Technology Centers

  • Must-have skills

    • EHS compliance: safety and other EHS requirements accountability

    • Strong troubleshooting of process control systems (controls, interlocks, hardware/software deficiencies)

    • Solid documentation/organizational skills and clear communication of status/improvements

    • Ability to work with

Full Description

This is a full time, salaried exempt position

Description

The Process Automation Engineer will provide plant support of process automation systems to ensure operations are successful through guidance, troubleshooting, and standard work. They will work with Operations and other Technology Centers to execute projects while applying global standards. They will proactively seek opportunities for process automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization projects. They will support and advance the standardization and documentation of process automation systems.

The Process Automation Engineer will also contribute to plant culture by supporting safety initiatives and Performance Excellence.

Job Requirements

Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements Maintain a thorough knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process and safety interlocks Develop or modify Process Automation controls to achieve desired control processes, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies Develop and maintain documentation of process automation hardware and software related to process automation control systems Ability to work well within groups or with minimal supervision to meet department goals Communicate status updates and suggestions for improvements Pursue/maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement Ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues Strong documentation and organizational skills Strong communication skills Highly motivated, self-starter Ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities Aware of cybersecurity fundamentals Work with third-party suppliers / contractors (where applicable) Capability of working in extreme temperatures. Ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time. Should be able to work in confined spaces and at heights. Availability for on-call rotation for off-hours, holiday and weekend coverage. Occasional company travel will be required

Preferred Experience/Education

Minimum of Associates degree in a technical area. A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is preferred. 2+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment Experience with Distributed or SCADA control systems, Rockwell Automation PlantPAx preferred Experience with industrial IO platforms, Rockwell IO platforms (ControlLogix) preferred Familiarity with data historians such as Aveva PI Familiarity with Industrial Networks (i.e. TCP/IP, Modbus, etc.) Knowledge of Industrial Process Control including instrumentation, AC/DC Electrical systems, Piping & Instrument Diagrams Ability to troubleshoot, solve, and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120V

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.

REF: 111873BR

Process AutomationProcess Control SystemsTroubleshootingRockwell Automation PlantPAxControlLogixSCADA SystemsDistributed Control SystemsIndustrial NetworksAVEVA PIInstrumentationAC/DC Electrical SystemsCybersecurity FundamentalsTechnical DocumentationProject ManagementSafety ComplianceCoaching and Developmentmulti-location

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