Automation Engineer

Shawfloorscareers; Chickamauga (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer/Technician to support and advance local process control implementations at the Chickamauga facility. You will work on Ignition SCADA, PLCs, and HMI integration, driving improvements through data analysis and collaboration with automation teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, mentoring maintenance staff, and leading energy-saving initiatives while aligning with Shaw's standards and safety practices in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with design, installation, and troubleshooting of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• HMI/SCADA (Ignition preferred)
• PC hardware/software in industrial environments
• High School Diploma with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience

Responsibilities

• Support process control projects focusing on Ignition SCADA and PLCs.
• Design and implement capital and continuous improvement projects for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Bridge manufacturing operations and process control technologies using data.
• Own documentation: drawings, source code, procedures, spare parts, and lifecycle management of control systems.
• Mentor plant personnel and provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Contribute to energy-saving initiatives and plant utility improvements.
• Collaborate with Shaw Automation Engineers and CIM teams to ensure standards.

Skills

AB/Siemens PLCs

HMI/SCADA Ignition

Industrial PC hardware

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma + 5+ years controls experience

Tools

Ignition

Job description

Shaw Plant SI, 309 Lafayette Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707 USA

Full time

R-155866

Job Title

Automation Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is searching for Process Controls Engineer to support and assist in the development and oversight of locally deployed process control solutions as part of broader process engineering responsibilities. The engineer will contribute to automation initiatives by identifying improvement opportunities through process awareness, data analysis, and collaboration with automation teams.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support process control projects, with focus on Ignition SCADA, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and HMI integration.
• Design and implement capital and continuous improvement projects, including electrical power and mechanical systems.
• Serve as the bridge between manufacturing operations and process control technologies, leveraging data to identify process improvements.
• Own and maintain documentation: drawings, source code, procedures, spare parts, and lifecycle management of control systems.
• Partner with Shaw Automation Engineers and CIM teams to expand local capability and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Mentor plant personnel and provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Actively contribute to energy-saving initiatives and plant utility improvements.
• Serve as a resource to plant safety, reliability, and maintenance leaders.

Competencies

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Demonstrate Good Judgment
• Innovate and Drive Results
• Collaborate & Influence
• Solve Problems and Adapt to Change
• Manage Work and Prioritize
• Deliver Excellent Internal Customer Support

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with design, installation, and troubleshooting of:
• PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• HMI/SCADA (preferably Ignition)
• PC hardware/software in industrial environments
• OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience

Preferred

• CMMS, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing exposure
• Strong understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance
• Prior manufacturing experience and project leadership
• Experience supporting reliability-centered improvement initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field

This role will be filled as an Automation Engineer or Automation Technician based on education level and experience.

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Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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