Jacob Clodfelter
About Jacob Clodfelter
Jacob Clodfelter is an R&D Automation Engineer at Benson Hill and the Owner/Founder of Habitat Plants, both based in St. Louis, Missouri. He specializes in automated grow environment control and has a background in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.
Work at Benson Hill
Jacob Clodfelter has served as an R&D Automation Engineer at Benson Hill since 2021. In this role, he specializes in automated grow environment control and automated seed processing. His work contributes to the advancement of agricultural technology, focusing on integrating automated systems with data management solutions. Clodfelter's expertise in this area supports the company's mission to innovate in the agricultural sector.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Clodfelter earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2017. His education laid the foundation for his career in engineering and automation. Clodfelter possesses a diverse skill set that includes programming and integration tools such as Ignition, AWS Sagemaker, Python, and C++. His expertise extends to designing automated workflows and front-end HMI for industrial applications.
Background
Prior to his current roles, Jacob Clodfelter worked at several organizations. He was a Control Systems Engineer at Bastian Solutions from 2018 to 2019 and has been with the company as an R&D Automation / Controls Engineer since 2019. He also gained experience as an IT Support Supervisor at Purdue University from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Jacobs Engineering in 2014 and as a Mover at Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage in 2013.
Achievements
Jacob Clodfelter is the owner and founder of Habitat Plants, a company established in 2018 that focuses on utilizing automation and aquaponics for indoor plant production. His leadership in this venture demonstrates his commitment to innovation in the agri-tech sector. Clodfelter's work in integrating automated technologies with data systems has positioned him as a contributor to advancements in agricultural practices.