- Location
- Shaw Plant 72, 900 VD Parrot Parkway, Dalton, GA 30721 USA, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Title
Automation Integration EngineerPosition Overview
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 and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Job Summary:
The Automation Integration Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing advanced automation and integration solutions across manufacturing and distribution operations. This role focuses on system integration, SCADA/MES platforms, robotics, and AGV systems, supporting enterprise-level initiatives and cross-functional automation strategies.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and integrate automation systems across PLC, SCADA, and enterprise platforms
Implement and support Ignition-based SCADA/MES solutions
Integrate systems using OPC UA, MQTT, SQL, APIs, and related technologies
Lead integration of robotics and AGV/AMR systems into plant workflows
Configure and support robotic systems (e.g., Yaskawa Motoman / MLX)
Support commissioning, validation, and optimization of complex automation systems
Collaborate with IT/OT, operations, engineering, and third-party vendors
Ensure alignment with enterprise automation standards, cybersecurity, and safety requirements
Lead or support multi-site automation and digital transformation initiatives
Required Qualifications:
3 years of relevant experience (a combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years in a related field will be considered.)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with industrial automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment
PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Experience with SCADA systems and system integration concept
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Ignition SCADA / MES platform experience
Experience with system integration (OPC UA, MQTT, SQL, REST APIs)
Experience working with robotics (Yaskawa Motoman / MLX preferred)
Experience integrating AGVs/AMRs and material handling systems
Knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity practices
Experience supporting enterprise or multi-site automation projects
Core Competencies:
Advanced technical expertise in automation and system integration
Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Strategic thinking with a focus on scalable solutions
Continuous improvement and innovation mindset
Key Competencies:
Build Customer Satisfaction
Initiate Action
Adapt and Change
Innovate
Coach and Support
Deliver Compelling Communication
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
