Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM · Decatur, IL

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Level: Engineer
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 11 days ago

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An engineer-level reliability role at ADM (food & beverage) in Decatur, IL.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, FDA / GMP, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $102k–$135k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 21 reliability engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 48%
Team leadership 29%
PLC 29%
TPM 24%
SAP 24%
Lean 24%

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Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: ADM in Decatur

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Job Summary

This position will focus on improving plant reliability by analyzing bad actors and equipment issues through failure analysis and zero loss methodology. In addition, they will take a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into the design as well as supporting the commissioning of new equipment.

Requirements

✓Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
✓Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
✓Must be willing to work flexible hours to support continuous production. (off hours, weekends, etc.).
✓Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations is preferred.
✓Must have knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems.
✓Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process.
✓Able to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.
✓CMRP Certification or equivalent preferred.

Education/Training

✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial.

Experience

✓5+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in a food grade processing facility is a plus.
✓Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis.
✓Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

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