Plant 81 | Automation Engineer

Shawfloorscareers; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support development and oversight of locally deployed process control solutions at Plant 81 in Dalton, GA. You will help lead automation initiatives through data analysis and collaboration with automation teams to improve processes.

The role requires hands-on controls/automation experience, PLC/SCADA expertise, programming skills, and the ability to work in a manufacturing setting with potential off-shift hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with hands-on automation experience.
• Experience designing, installing and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA, prefer Ignition.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and on some off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Programming

Electrical Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Ignition

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Industrial PCs

Job description

Shaw Plant 81, 201 Springdale Road, Dalton, GA 30721 USA

Full time

R-156919

Job Title

Plant 81 | Automation Engineer

Position Overview

Shaw 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 projects
• Setting and maintaining electrical and automation standards
• Troubleshooting 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 environments
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project management experience
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work some weekends, holidays and off shift hours

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to analyze equipment faults and failures identifying the root causes
• Must be able to implement solutions to resolve equipment faults/failures, preventing reoccurrence
• Must 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 standards

Required Competencies

• Innovate
• Initiate Action
• Influence Others
• Execute Action

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.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

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Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

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Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

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The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

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