Plant 81 | Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Shaw Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title
Plant 81 | Automation EngineerPosition Overview
Shaw Industries is searching for an Automation Controls Engineer to support and assist in the development and oversight of locally deployed process control solutions as part of broader process engineering responsibilities. The engineer will contribute to automation initiatives by identifying improvement opportunities through process awareness, data analysis, and collaboration with automation teams.
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 .
Responsibilities:
As a member of the leadership team this position is responsible for managing electrical and automation projects
Setting and maintaining electrical and automation standards
Troubleshooting and supporting plant equipment and training other associates in proper and safe electrical and automation practices.
Candidates must be capable of learning the various manufacturing processes within the plant to facilitate process improvement through automation.
Position Requirements:
1+ year experience with design, installation, and troubleshooting of:
PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
HMI/SCADA (preferably Ignition)
PC hardware/software in industrial environments
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with 5+ years hands-on controls/automation experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project management experience
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work some weekends, holidays and off shift hours
Knowledge/Skills:
Must be able to analyze equipment faults and failures identifying the root causes
Must be able to implement solutions to resolve equipment faults/failures, preventing reoccurrence
Must have software development capabilities in various program languages (e.g., Python Java, C++)
Must be able to Maintain install and troubleshoot electrical systems. Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards
Required Competencies:
Innovate
Initiate Action
Influence Others
Execute Action
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.