Job Title

Automation Integration Engineer

Position 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

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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