Automation Integration Engineer

Shaw Industries Inc
Dalton, GA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) OPC Unified Architecture Robotic Automation Software SQL Databases Systems Integration Restful APIs Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment

Job description

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., * 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

Requirements

  • 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, * 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

About the company

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.

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