Plant 81 | Automation Engineer

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Dalton, GA, seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to lead the development and oversight of local process control solutions within the plant.

You will identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and collaborate with automation teams to advance manufacturing initiatives. Responsibilities include setting electrical and automation standards, troubleshooting equipment, and training staff in proper and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience
• Experience designing, installing, and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA systems
• Ability to analyze equipment faults, implement root-cause solutions, and prevent recurrence
• Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills
• Software development capabilities in Python, Java, or C++

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and automation projects
• Set and maintain electrical and automation standards
• Troubleshoot plant equipment and train others in safe automation practices
• Learn diverse manufacturing processes to enable automation-driven improvements

Skills

PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Industrial PC hardware

Software development

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation

Tools

Ignition

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Python

Java

C++

Job description

Job TitlePlant 81 | Automation EngineerPosition OverviewShaw Industries is searching for an Automation Controls Engineer to support and assist in the development and oversight of locally deployed process control solutions as part of broader process engineering responsibilities. The engineer will contribute to automation initiatives by identifying improvement opportunities through process awareness, data analysis, and collaboration with automation teams.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 .Responsibilities:As a member of the leadership team this position is responsible for managing electrical and automation projectsSetting and maintaining electrical and automation standardsTroubleshooting and supporting plant equipment and training other associates in proper and safe electrical and automation practices.Candidates must be capable of learning the various manufacturing processes within the plant to facilitate process improvement through automation.Position Requirements:1+ year experience with design, installation, and troubleshooting of:PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)HMI/SCADA (preferably Ignition)PC hardware/software in industrial environmentsBachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsProject management experienceAbility to work in a manufacturing environmentAbility to work some weekends, holidays and off shift hoursKnowledge/Skills:Must be able to analyze equipment faults and failures identifying the root causesMust be able to implement solutions to resolve equipment faults/failures, preventing reoccurrenceMust have software development capabilities in various program languages (e.g., Python Java, C++)Must be able to Maintain install and troubleshoot electrical systems. Ensure compliance with codes and safety standardsRequired Competencies:InnovateInitiate ActionInfluence OthersExecute ActionWork Shift8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.