Controls Automation Engineer

Socket.dev; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a motivated Controls Automation Engineer to join its Divisional Engineering group. This role involves leading process improvement initiatives and providing technical support to manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in evaluating emerging technologies and strengthening automation strategies that drive efficiency in manufacturing across multiple sites including Georgia, Tennessee, Scotland, and China.

Strong organizational and leadership skills, along with a background in engineering, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in automation or controls.
• Must work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety and standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support electricians and plant staff in troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Manage capital project efforts from an electrical standpoint.
• Maintain electrical standards and best practices across divisions.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations, including on-call duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Proficient in AutoCAD 2D

Understanding of mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Controls Automation Engineer

Position Overview

Join a team where innovation meets real‑world impact. We’re looking for a driven Automation Engineer to become a key part of our Divisional Engineering group—a highly collaborative team supporting manufacturing operations across Georgia, Tennessee, Scotland, and China. In this role, you won’t just maintain systems… you’ll help shape the future of how we manufacture.

As a Controls Automation Engineer, you’ll take the lead on process improvement initiatives, support large‑scale capital projects, and partner closely with plant teams to solve complex challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies, strengthen automation and control strategies, and work directly with our Technical teams to help develop new processes that enable the next generation of innovative products.

If you’re excited by hands‑on engineering, global collaboration, and the chance to influence major technical decisions, this is a role where your ideas will matter—and where you can make a lasting impact across multiple sites worldwide.

This position provides leadership and technical support to a manufacturing division(s) as it relates to industrial automation and control systems. This includes troubleshooting, participating in process improvement efforts, and capital project efforts which will, at times, require working weekends, holidays, and being on‑call. This position is expected to be capable of managing internal and external resources to achieve the desired outcomes of key performance indicators and have a thorough understanding of process operations within the division(s).

Position Responsibilities

• Directs and supports electricians, junior AEs, and other plant staff in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems on new or existing equipment of any size or complexity.
• Supports process improvement efforts by carrying out Automation related tasks directly and through managing internal and external resources. Helps identify improvement opportunities and offers solutions.
• Supports and manages capital project efforts from an electrical standpoint including scope development, budgeting, bidding, installation, commissioning, and documentation. May also participate in or lead the efforts from a mechanical standpoint. Expected to oversee the efforts of internal and external resources as needed.
• Maintains and develops electrical standards and best practices for the division(s) in coordination with other senior staff and corporate departments.
• Helps drive process conformity across the division(s) from a controls perspective.
• Supports 24/7 manufacturing operations across the division(s) including being on‑call and being available for weekend and holiday work.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Must possess a good organizational, computer, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and within deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of the following across the division(s) with demonstrated prior application:
• Working knowledge of NFPA articles 70, 70E, 79 including topics such as sizing of conductors, sizing of overcurrent protection devices, AIC ratings, tap rules, grounding requirements, etc.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Capable of the following:

Preferred Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD 2D

Key Competencies

• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Adapt and Change
• Innovate
• Coach and Support
• Deliver Compelling Communication

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

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.