Connected Worker Engineer - Decatur, IL

Job DescriptionConnected Worker Engineer - Decatur, ILThe Connected Worker Engineer serves as the technical resource for Connected Worker solutions across ADM manufacturing operations, partnering with Operations, Global Technology (GT), vendors, and development teams to translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions. This role guides solution design, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement while ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, supportability, and long-term sustainability.The ideal candidate is a technically minded problem solver who can translate business and operational requirements into technology solutions. They are comfortable collaborating with Global Technology teams on enterprise applications, APIs, IAM, cloud technologies, databases, historians, and manufacturing data flows to define requirements, validate solutions, and support successful delivery of business outcomes.Required Skills & CompetenciesBusiness & Technical AnalysisTranslate business requirements into functional and technical requirements.Develop user stories, process flows, acceptance criteria, and solution documentation.Facilitate requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment activities.Communicate effectively with business stakeholders, operations teams, developers, vendors, and Global Technology teams.Translate technical concepts into business language and business needs into technical requirements.Enterprise Systems & IntegrationWrite functional specifications and partner with GT design and engineering teams to implement Connected Worker applications and supporting integrations.Develop test scripts and support user acceptance testing (UAT).Understand how systems, data, identities, and applications interact across OT, IT, cloud, and third-party SaaS environments.Identify opportunities to improve solution design, reduce technical debt, and increase long-term supportability.Support tablet and mobile device deployments and work with GT to resolve IAM, connectivity, and role-based security issues.Define integration requirements and validate delivered solutions meet operational needs.Ability to participate in technical discussions regarding integrations, system dependencies, and architecture decisions with GT.Data & ArchitectureUnderstanding of relational databases, industrial historians, and enterprise data platforms.Understanding of how data is collected, ingested, transformed, stored, and consumed across systems.Familiarity with enterprise data flows across OT, IT, and cloud environments.Understanding of Purdue Model concepts and industrial data architecture.Familiarity with database types, data acquisition methods, communication protocols, and common data structures.Testing & DeliveryExperience developing and executing test plans, test scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT).Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.Experience managing requirements, backlogs, priorities, and release activities.Support deployment planning, solution validation, and continuous improvement efforts.Technology ExperiencePreferred Technology ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate knowledge and understanding with several of the following technology categories:Manufacturing & Connected WorkerConnected Worker platformsEAM / CMMS systems integrationsERP platformsIndustrial IoT platformsManufacturing Data Platforms – AVEVA PI and other historians, SQL and NoSQLMicrosoft EcosystemPower Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)Microsoft DataverseAzure ServicesMSSQL ServerEnterprise & Integration TechnologiesREST APIsAPI Management PlatformsAuthentication & Identity SolutionsSaaS Application IntegrationsHybrid On-Premises / Cloud Architectures & ServicesData TechnologiesRelational DatabasesData WarehousesIndustrial HistoriansEnterprise Reporting and Analytics PlatformsData Movement ProtocolsCRUD OperationsRelocation Assistance is available with this position.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:113722BRBase 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:$95,900.00 - $159,200.00Salaried Incentive PlanThe total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus Benefits and PerksEnriching 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.#IncludingYouDiversity, 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 lawAbout 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 ID113722BR#LI-Onsite Ref ID#LI-NG1 : Decatur : IL - Illinois : Engineering