Automation Engineer

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, deploy, and support PLC-based control systems across our manufacturing and distribution operations. This role focuses on enterprise level automation, ensuring reliable performance, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement aligned with safety standards and operational needs.

This role can be filled as a Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation Engineer based on experience, offering opportunities for growth within a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or Siemens).
• Experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of relevant experience (a combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years in a related field will be considered).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Develop and support HMIs and SCADA systems (Ignition preferred).
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues in live production environments
• Support plant operations to improve uptime, quality, and performance
• Assist in execution of automation and capital improvement projects
• Collaborate with plant personnel, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Maintain and improve control system documentation and standards
• Apply safety standards and best practices to all automation solutions
• Identify and implement process improvements using automation technologies

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA

AutoCAD 2D

OPC

SQL

Networking basics

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, deploying, and supporting PLC-based control systems across manufacturing and distribution operations. This role focuses on enterprise level automation, ensuring reliable system performance, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement aligned with operational needs and safety standards.

Job Title

Automation Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).


• Develop and support HMIs and SCADA systems (Ignition preferred).


• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues in live production environments


• Support plant operations to improve uptime, quality, and performance


• Assist in execution of automation and capital improvement projects


• Collaborate with plant personnel, maintenance, and engineering teams


• Maintain and improve control system documentation and standards


• Apply safety standards and best practices to all automation solutions


• Identify and implement process improvements using automation technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)


• Experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment


• 3 years of relevant experience (a combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years in a related field will be considered.)


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Automation


• Ignition SCADA experience


• Basic understanding of system integration (OPC, SQL, networking)


• Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., Yaskawa Motoman / MLX)


• Exposure to AGVs/AMRs or automated material handling systems


• AutoCAD 2D experience

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in industrial automation and controls


• Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking


• Effective communication and collaboration with plant teams


• High attention to detail and documentation discipline


• Continuous improvement mindset

Key Competencies

• Build Customer Satisfaction


• Initiate Action


• Adapt and Change


• Innovate


• Coach and Support


• Deliver Compelling Communication

Role can be filled as a Sr. Automation Engineer or Automation Engineer based on experience.

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.