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This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, implementing innovative automation solutions, and driving improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.\nAs an Automation Engineer, you'll work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes and support the advanced technologies that keep our facility running efficiently.\nWant a closer look at our facility and team? Watch our Bainbridge Plant Video: Shaw Plant 70 and 86 Engineering | Videos & Movies on Vimeo\nWhy Bainbridge?\nLocated in beautiful southwest Georgia, Bainbridge offers a lower cost of living, easy access to outdoor recreation, and the charm of a close-knit community. Our Plant 70 team is known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to operational excellence.\nThis is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a facility where engineering and innovation are highly valued.\nWhat You'll Do\nTechnical Leadership & Problem Solving\nBecome the subject matter expert for equipment and manufacturing processes within assigned departments.\nSupport maintenance technicians, electricians, and process engineers in advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.\nLead efforts to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and process performance.\nContinuous Improvement\nPartner with production teams to identify and implement safety, quality, and productivity improvements.\nDrive plant and departmental objectives through automation technologies and process optimization.\nUtilize data and analytics to improve manufacturing performance.\nCapital Projects\nDesign, manage, and execute capital improvement projects.\nProvide leadership throughout project planning, installation, startup, and commissioning.\nSupport electrical power distribution, controls systems, and mechanical project components.\nAutomation & Controls\nMaintain and enforce Shaw's electrical standards and code requirements.\nEnsure all automation systems remain supported through proper documentation, drawings, source code management, spare parts, and vendor support.\nCollaborate with Corporate Information Manufacturing (CIM) and other Shaw Automation Engineers to leverage best practices and share knowledge across the organization.\nTalent Development\nMentor and develop technical resources within the plant.\nSupport skill development and knowledge transfer among maintenance and engineering teams.\nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline)\nMinimum 1 year of automation engineering experience\nExperience with:PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens)\nHMI systems\nIndustrial controls and automation platforms\nPC hardware and software systems\n\nKnowledge of:AC, DC, and Servo motors\nSingle-phase and three-phase electrical systems\nIndustrial power distribution\nMachine safety systems and guarding standards\nIndustrial networking protocols\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting manufacturing operations\nProject management or capital project experience\nExperience writing software applications used for process data collection and analysis\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills\nContinuous improvement mindset\nSchedule Flexibility\nMust be available to support off-shift operations, weekends, and holidays when business needs require.\nKey Competencies\nExecute Action Plan\nBuild Trusting Relationships\nInitiate Action\nInnovate\nShaw Benefits\nAt Shaw, we invest in our people and their families by offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n401(k) with Company Match\nPaid Vacation and Holidays\nTuition Reimbursement\nCareer Growth and Development Opportunities\nLife Insurance\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nWellness Resources and Employee Discounts\nWhy Shaw?\nAt Shaw, you'll join a company that values innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and developing talent from within. 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