Industrial Data & Controls Engineer: Automation & Analytics

Shaw Industries; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an Industrial Data & Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. You will bridge traditional automation with modern analytics, supporting PLCs, SCADA, and data platforms while driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes developing dashboards and visualization tools to enhance visibility and decision making. Expect collaboration with operations, maintenance, and IT, with a path toward advanced analytics and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and/or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Experience with SCADA systems, historians, and manufacturing data platforms.
• Working knowledge of SQL and manufacturing data analysis.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, optimize, and support PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial control systems.
• Support SCADA, historian, and industrial data systems used to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualization tools that improve process visibility and operational decision-making.
• Lead and support automation-related process improvement initiatives.
• Manage automation and controls aspects of capital projects from scope development through commissioning.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT teams to improve connectivity and utilization of manufacturing data.
• Establish and maintain automation standards and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations, including occasional on-call, weekend, and holiday support.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

SQL basics

Industrial data

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition SCADA

AutoCAD

Job description

Shaw Industries is seeking an Industrial Data & Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. You will bridge traditional automation with modern analytics, supporting PLCs, SCADA, and data platforms while driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes developing dashboards and visualization tools to enhance visibility and decision making. Expect collaboration with operations, maintenance, and IT, with a path toward advanced analytics and AI-enabled