Jacob Clodfelter
About Jacob Clodfelter
Jacob Clodfelter is an R&D Automation Engineer with expertise in integrating automated technologies and data systems. He currently works at Benson Hill and owns Habitat Plants, a company focused on agri-tech innovations.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Jacob Clodfelter serves as an R&D Automation Engineer at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on integrating automated technologies with data systems, specifically in the agri-tech sector. His work emphasizes full stack industrial 5.0 integration and vision machine data systems. Clodfelter's expertise in automated grow environment control and automated seed processing contributes to advancements in agricultural technology.
Previous Experience at Bastian Solutions
Before joining Benson Hill, Jacob Clodfelter worked at Bastian Solutions as a Control Systems Engineer from 2018 to 2019. During his time there, he was involved in designing automated workflows and front-end HMI for warehouse and computer process control. His experience at Bastian Solutions laid the foundation for his current focus on automation and integration 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 provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career. Clodfelter possesses a wide range of programming and integration skills, including proficiency in Ignition, AWS Sagemaker, Python, C#, C++, and MySQL.
Entrepreneurial Venture with Habitat Plants
In addition to his engineering roles, Jacob Clodfelter is the Owner and Founder of Habitat Plants, established in 2018. The company focuses on utilizing automation and aquaponics to innovate indoor plant production. Clodfelter's leadership in this venture showcases his commitment to advancing agricultural technology through sustainable practices.
Early Career and Internships
Jacob Clodfelter began his career with various roles that provided valuable experience in the engineering field. He worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Jacobs Engineering in 2014 and served as an IT Support Supervisor at Purdue University from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Mover at Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage in 2013. These positions contributed to his diverse skill set and understanding of engineering and technology.