This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Associate Data Engineer - Bioindustrial assists with the design, building and maintenance of routine data systems that enable data analysis and reporting for manufacturing plants in our global bio-based specialty chemicals business. As part of a digital product team, under close supervision, this job provides collaboration to support that large sets of data are efficiently processed and made accessible for decision making.
Key Accountabilities• DATA & ANALYTICAL SOLUTIONS: Assists with the development of basic data products and solutions using big data and cloud based technologies, supporting scalable, sustainable and robust designs.• DATA PIPELINES: Collaborates with the development of basic streaming and batch data pipelines that facilitate the seamless ingestion of data from various manufacturing data sources, transform the data into information and move to a centralized data store.• DATA SYSTEMS: Assists with the implementation of existing data systems and architectures in support of improvement and optimization activities.• DATA INFRASTRUCTURE: Supports the preparation of data infrastructure aligned with the efficient storage and retrieval of data.• DATA FORMATS: Helps implement appropriate data formats to improve data usability and accessibility across the organization.• STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Assembles requirements from multi-functional partners assisting the team to ensure that data solutions meet the functional and non-functional needs of various partners.• DATA FRAMEWORKS: Conducts basic testing of new concepts and assists with the implementation of data engineering frameworks and architectures to support the improvement of data processing capabilities and analytics initiatives.• AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT PIPELINES: Collaborates with the implementation of automated deployment pipelines to support improving efficiency of code deployments with fit for purpose governance.• DATA MODELING: Performs basic data modeling aligned with the datastore technology to ensure sustainable performance and accessibility.
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Qualifications• No minimum years of relevant experience required. Typically reflects 2 years or more of relevant experience.• SQL - intermediate working knowledge (e.g. can explain how joins work) - most important, the rest can be learned.• Relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle - know how to authenticate to any of this type of DB, and can articulate what makes them distinct).• Cloud-native warehouses (e.g. Snowflake; has queried and written about this type of DB).• Medallion data architecture (bronze, silver, gold; can explain what each of these layers means, or else responds with curiosity and learning).• Workflow orchestrators (Airflow; can explain or learn what this is used for).• Familiarity or interest in managing and working within manufacturing processes and environment
Preferred qualifications:• Experience or interest in developing, integrating, or enabling AI driven solutions in production.• Fluent Dutch language skills - verbal and written - will be considered an advantage.
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
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Skills Required
- SQL - intermediate working knowledge (able to explain joins)
- Relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) - authentication and differences
- Cloud-native warehouses (e.g., Snowflake) - has queried and written against them
- Medallion data architecture (bronze, silver, gold) - understanding or willingness to learn
- Workflow orchestrators (Airflow) - understanding or willingness to learn
- Familiarity or interest in manufacturing processes and environments
- Relevant experience (no minimum; typically reflects 2 years or more)
- Experience or interest in developing, integrating, or enabling AI-driven solutions in production
- Fluent Dutch language skills (verbal and written)
Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, with multiple medical plan options (including HSA/HRA pathways) plus dental, vision, and mental‑health supports such as a 24/7 EAP and Lyra. Wellness incentives, health advocacy, and group‑rate voluntary protections further round out the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine a 401(k) with company contributions and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with some materials also noting an employer‑funded retirement account based on age and service. This multi‑layered design emphasizes long‑term savings and ownership participation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid family leave for the delivering parent is outlined at up to 12 weeks fully paid when combining salary continuation and leave programs, alongside bonding and caregiver leave structures. Family resources such as adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, Bright Horizons childcare support, and Milk Stork are also available.
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What We Do
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.
Why Work With Us
The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.
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