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. 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. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. Learn more Operational Excellence 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. Learn more Award Winning 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. Learn more We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?" Learn More Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively. Learn More In The News There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more! Learn More
