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Animal Care Technology Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Technology Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$126K - $136K/yr

We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural ... care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a ...

Partnerships with Macon County Animal Control and Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation ... deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're ...

Partnerships with Macon County Animal Control and Decatur & Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation ... deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're ...

Senior Data Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$111K - $121K/yr

... Technology or a related field, and three (3) years of related work experience. Must have three (3) ... We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal care technology in Decatur, IL is $17.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $19.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Becoming an animal care technician typically requires completing a postsecondary program or certification in animal care or veterinary technology. The job involves hands-on work with animals, attention to detail, and sometimes certification or licensing, but the difficulty varies based on individual skills and experience.

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$126K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


Technology Engineer, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Provide CAPEX planning, prioritization and tracking. Actively participate in the portfolio management process. Guide and drive the technical scope for CAPEX projects. Partner with Operations Leadership in the development of site capital budgeting. Act as a super wave user for WAVE project management software for oversight and managing the portfolio of initiatives within the region. Drive accountability of initiatives and project execution. Support the prioritization of the Project portfolio in cooperation with the Plant Manager, Business stakeholders, and the Technology Director. Support plant projects including the FEL process and oversight of contract engineers. Function as a manufacturing technology resource for plant operations leaders. Develop process knowledge required to guide plant engineers in the optimization of unity operations and the achievement of production targets. Participate in the development of SOPs, MOC and commissioning for specialized equipment that is specified by the Technology group. Assist plant personnel with the diagnosis of operational difficulties and provide recommendations for corrective action.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary Range: $126,880 - $136,880/yr. Standard company benefits.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field and five (5) years of post-bachelor's, progressive, related work experience.
Must have five (5) years of experience with/in:
  • Implementing and tracking performance metrics to maintain or improve the effectiveness of operating assets;
  • Software applications such as Maximo, Coupa, AutoCad, and McKinsey Wave; and
  • Manufacturing unit operations, such as liquid and solid extraction, distillation, centrifugation, filtration, spray drying, dry blending, extrusion, and packaging;

Must have two (2) years of experience with/in:
  • Project or process engineering in the food or protein technologies industry;
  • Collaborating with commercial teams and R&D on identifying and deploying new technologies and systems;
  • Controls and plant automation; and
  • Leading optimization, innovation and capex portfolio management within an operating area.

To apply, mail resume to: Christina Hetzer, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: IL0239)
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.
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