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# Automation Integration Engineer

- **Company:** Shaw Industries Inc
- **Location:** Dalton, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/99C75081BD9143CD93C4DD512EE41F10/job/

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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