Automation & Systems Integration Engineer

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Industries Automation Integration Engineer role is based in Dalton, Georgia, and focuses on designing and implementing advanced automation across manufacturing and distribution operations.

You will drive system integration, SCADA/MES platforms, robotics, and AGV/AMR adoption, collaborating with IT/OT, operations, and vendors to advance enterprise-wide automation initiatives while upholding safety and cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Automation Engineer experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics.
• Proven PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley or Siemens).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate automation systems across PLC, SCADA, and enterprise platforms
• Implement Ignition-based SCADA/MES solutions
• Lead integration of robotics and AGV/AMR systems into plant workflows
• Configure and support robotic systems (e.g., Yaskawa Motoman / MLX)
• Collaborate with IT/OT, operations, engineering, and third-party vendors
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity and safety standards
• Lead or support multi-site automation and digital transformation initiatives

Skills

SCADA

PLC programming

OPC UA

MQTT

SQL

REST APIs

Robotics

AGV/AMR

Cybersecurity

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Automation/Mechatronics emphasis

Tools

Ignition SCADA / MES

Yaskawa Motoman / MLX

Job description

The Shaw Industries Automation Integration Engineer role is based in Dalton, Georgia, and focuses on designing and implementing advanced automation across manufacturing and distribution operations.

You will drive system integration, SCADA/MES platforms, robotics, and AGV/AMR adoption, collaborating with IT/OT, operations, and vendors to advance enterprise-wide automation initiatives while upholding safety and cybersecurity standards.