Automation Integration Engineer
Dalton, GA - USA
Job Summary
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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 18000 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.)
Bachelors 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 AMRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
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