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Automation Engineer

Shawinc

Shaw Plant SI, 309 Lafayette Road, USonsite

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Job Title Automation Engineer Position Overview Shaw Industries is searching for Process 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 and 18,000 associates worldwide.   Responsibilities:   • Support process control projects, with focus on Ignition SCADA, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and HMI integration. 

• Design and implement capital and continuous improvement projects, including electrical power and mechanical systems. 

• Serve as the bridge between manufacturing operations and process control technologies, leveraging data to identify process improvements. 

• Own and maintain documentation: drawings, source code, procedures, spare parts, and lifecycle management of control systems. 

• Partner with Shaw Automation Engineers and CIM teams to expand local capability and ensure compliance with corporate standards. 

• Mentor plant personnel and provide engineering support to maintenance and operations teams. 

• Actively contribute to energy-saving initiatives and plant utility improvements. 

• Serve as a resource to plant safety, reliability, and maintenance leaders. 

Competencies:   • Build Trusting Relationships 

• Demonstrate Good Judgment 

• Innovate and Drive Results 

• Collaborate & Influence 

• Solve Problems and Adapt to Change 

• Manage Work and Prioritize 

• Deliver Excellent Internal Customer Support 

Required Qualifications:   • 1+ year experience with design, installation, and troubleshooting of: 

• PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) 

• HMI/SCADA (preferably Ignition) 

• PC hardware/software in industrial environments 

• OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience 

Preferred:   • CMMS, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing exposure 

• Strong understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance 

• Prior manufacturing experience and project leadership 

• Experience supporting reliability-centered improvement initiatives 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field 

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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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