Automation Engineer
Dalton, GA · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen ...
Dalton, GA · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen ...
Dalton, GA · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen ...
Dalton, GA · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen ...
Dalton, GA · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$50K - $62K/yr
Bachelor Degree in the instrumentation, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field is preferred and/or equivalent job experience of control and instrumentation in process industry ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$50K - $62K/yr
Bachelor Degree in the instrumentation, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field is preferred and/or equivalent job experience of control and instrumentation in process industry ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$50K - $62K/yr
Bachelor Degree in the instrumentation, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field is preferred and/or equivalent job experience of control and instrumentation in process industry ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$50K - $62K/yr
Bachelor Degree in the instrumentation, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field is preferred and/or equivalent job experience of control and instrumentation in process industry ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$69K - $92K/yr
The Engineering Services Professional is responsible for ensuring optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical equipment to include continuous improvement, downtime reduction, energy ...
Cleveland, TN · On-site
$69K - $92K/yr
The Engineering Services Professional is responsible for ensuring optimal performance of all mechanical and electrical equipment to include continuous improvement, downtime reduction, energy ...
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with industrial automation and control systems ...
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with industrial automation and control systems ...
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with industrial automation and control systems ...
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Experience with industrial automation and control systems ...
Cleveland, GA · On-site
All other related duties as assigned Qualifications: * BS Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics [Preferred], Electrical, Industrial, Automation, Robotics, or Mechanical) * 5+ years hands on experience ...
Cleveland, GA · On-site
All other related duties as assigned Qualifications: * BS Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics [Preferred], Electrical, Industrial, Automation, Robotics, or Mechanical) * 5+ years hands on experience ...
Cleveland, GA · On-site
All other related duties as assigned Qualifications: * BS Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics [Preferred], Electrical, Industrial, Automation, Robotics, or Mechanical) * 5+ years hands on experience ...
Cleveland, GA · On-site
All other related duties as assigned Qualifications: * BS Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics [Preferred], Electrical, Industrial, Automation, Robotics, or Mechanical) * 5+ years hands on experience ...
Cumming, GA · On-site
$74K - $98K/yr
Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experience * Requires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred ...
Cumming, GA · On-site
$74K - $98K/yr
Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experience * Requires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred ...
Marble Hill, GA · On-site
$106K - $138K/yr
A minimum of a 4-year engineering degree at an accredited university with at least 7 years Process Control experience in manufacturing - Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering background a plus
Marble Hill, GA · On-site
$106K - $138K/yr
A minimum of a 4-year engineering degree at an accredited university with at least 7 years Process Control experience in manufacturing - Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering background a plus
$106K - $138K/yr
A minimum of a 4-year engineering degree at an accredited university with at least 7 years Process Control experience in manufacturing - Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering background a plus
$106K - $138K/yr
A minimum of a 4-year engineering degree at an accredited university with at least 7 years Process Control experience in manufacturing - Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering background a plus
Marble Hill, GA · On-site
$106K - $138K/yr
A minimum of a 4-year engineering degree at an accredited university with at least 7 years Process Control experience in manufacturing - Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering background a plus
Marble Hill, GA · On-site
$106K - $138K/yr
A minimum of a 4-year engineering degree at an accredited university with at least 7 years Process Control experience in manufacturing - Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering background a plus
The successful candidate will work directly with utilities, EPC firms, electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and industrial end users to identify project opportunities, review specifications ...
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The successful candidate will work directly with utilities, EPC firms, electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and industrial end users to identify project opportunities, review specifications ...
Cumming, GA · On-site
$74K - $98K/yr
Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experience * Requires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred ...
Cumming, GA · On-site
$74K - $98K/yr
Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experience * Requires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred ...
Murphy, NC · On-site +1
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) * Technical understanding of electronics manufacturing, system design, and power conversion * Knowledge of AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC ...
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Murphy, NC · On-site +1
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) * Technical understanding of electronics manufacturing, system design, and power conversion * Knowledge of AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC ...
Ball Ground, GA · On-site
Travel Very limited travel, less than 5% Required Education and Experience * BS Degree in Engineering - Computer, Electrical, or equivalent * Minimum two years professional engineering experience ...
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Ball Ground, GA · On-site
Travel Very limited travel, less than 5% Required Education and Experience * BS Degree in Engineering - Computer, Electrical, or equivalent * Minimum two years professional engineering experience ...
Partner closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales ... Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems, including ABB's product portfolio ...
Partner closely with factory proposal teams, application engineers, product managers, and Sales ... Strong technical expertise in electrical distribution systems, including ABB's product portfolio ...
Marble Hill, GA · On-site
$28.75 - $35.50/hr
Serve as a technical liaison between the facility, Engineering, and external electrical contractors to ensure successful project execution. * Program, configure, commission, and support PLCs, HMIs ...
Marble Hill, GA · On-site
$28.75 - $35.50/hr
Serve as a technical liaison between the facility, Engineering, and external electrical contractors to ensure successful project execution. * Program, configure, commission, and support PLCs, HMIs ...
$28.75 - $35.50/hr
Serve as a technical liaison between the facility, Engineering, and external electrical contractors to ensure successful project execution. * Program, configure, commission, and support PLCs, HMIs ...
$28.75 - $35.50/hr
Serve as a technical liaison between the facility, Engineering, and external electrical contractors to ensure successful project execution. * Program, configure, commission, and support PLCs, HMIs ...
$43.4K - $52.6K
2% of jobs
$52.6K - $61.8K
5% of jobs
$61.8K - $70.9K
17% of jobs
$71.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$70.9K - $80.1K
15% of jobs
The median wage is $86.7K / yr.
$80.1K - $89.3K
15% of jobs
$89.3K - $98.5K
13% of jobs
$106.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$98.5K - $107.7K
10% of jobs
$107.7K - $116.9K
6% of jobs
$116.9K - $126K
3% of jobs
$126K - $135.2K
2% of jobs
$135.2K - $144.4K
12% of jobs
$43.4K
$95.5K
$144.4K
| Aspect | Electrical Engineer Electrical | Electrical Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, PE license often preferred | Associate degree or technical certification in electrical technology |
| Work Environment | Design, development, and project management in offices or labs | Installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on-site or in workshops |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Engineering firms, manufacturing, power generation | Construction, maintenance, and service companies |
Electrical Engineer Electrical focuses on designing and developing electrical systems, requiring a bachelor's degree and often a PE license. Electrical Technicians handle installation and troubleshooting, typically with technical certifications. Both roles work in related environments but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

7.6
Based on 108 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
228th of 538 rated manufacturers
Job Title
Automation EngineerPosition 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 Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, deploying, and supporting PLC-based control systems across manufacturing and distribution operations. This role focuses on enterprise level automation, ensuring reliable system performance, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement aligned with operational needs and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
Develop and support HMIs and SCADA systems (Ignition preferred).
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues in live production environments
Support plant operations to improve uptime, quality, and performance
Assist in execution of automation and capital improvement projects
Collaborate with plant personnel, maintenance, and engineering teams
Maintain and improve control system documentation and standards
Apply safety standards and best practices to all automation solutions
Identify and implement process improvements using automation technologies
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)
Experience supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
3 years of relevant experience (a combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years in a related field will be considered.)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Ignition SCADA experience
Basic understanding of system integration (OPC, SQL, networking)
Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., Yaskawa Motoman / MLX)
Exposure to AGVs/AMRs or automated material handling systems
AutoCAD 2D experience
Core Competencies:
Technical expertise in industrial automation and controls
Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking
Effective communication and collaboration with plant teams
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Continuous improvement mindset
Key Competencies:
1. Build Customer Satisfaction
2. Initiate Action
3. Adapt and Change
4. Innovate
5. Coach and Support
6. Deliver Compelling Communication
Work Shift
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