Automation Integration Engineer

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.