Automation Engineer – Plant 81 | Lead Controls & Innovation

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries seeks an Automation Engineer for Plant 81 to support and oversee local process control solutions as part of broader process engineering duties. The role emphasizes collaboration with automation teams and data-driven improvements.

The engineer will lead electrical/automation projects, set standards, troubleshoot equipment, and train associates in safe practices. A Bachelor's/Associate degree with 5+ years in controls is required.

Qualifications

• Must have design, installation and troubleshooting experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (Ignition preferred).
• Bachelor's or Associate degree with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and automation projects.
• Set and maintain electrical and automation standards.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment and train staff in safe practices.
• Learn plant processes to drive automation-based improvements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree with 5+ years controls/automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ignition HMI/SCADA

Industrial PC hardware

Job description

Shaw Industries seeks an Automation Engineer for Plant 81 to support and oversee local process control solutions as part of broader process engineering duties. The role emphasizes collaboration with automation teams and data-driven improvements.

The engineer will lead electrical/automation projects, set standards, troubleshoot equipment, and train associates in safe practices. A Bachelor's/Associate degree with 5+ years in controls is required.