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Electrical Designer | Whitmore Lake, Michigan (must live within a commutable distance to Whitmore Lake)
Long-term contract-to-hire role 12 months | Full-time with full benefits
Targeted Pay rate: $45 - 53/hr
This position offers a hybrid schedule (once established in the role)
Kelly® Engineering is seeking an Electrical Designer (EPLAN) for a long-term contract-to-hire position at our industrial automation integrator client in Whitmore Lake, Michigan.
This role requires someone with true design expertise who can develop complete automation system hardware solutions from concept through implementation.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a KellyOCG employee, you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.
All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Client is not able to provide sponsorship.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Long-term contract-to-hire role 12 months | Full-time with full benefits
Targeted Pay rate: $45 - 53/hr
This position offers a hybrid schedule (once established in the role)
Kelly® Engineering is seeking an Electrical Designer (EPLAN) for a long-term contract-to-hire position at our industrial automation integrator client in Whitmore Lake, Michigan.
This role requires someone with true design expertise who can develop complete automation system hardware solutions from concept through implementation.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop automation system hardware using EPLAN (strong experience required).
- Perform load calculations for 24V systems and ensure proper circuit protection.
- Select and integrate hardware components for automation projects.
- Design electrical panels, layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Configure Ethernet daisy-chaining for networked devices.
- Conduct pneumatic calculations for system integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry and client standards (GM, Ford, etc.).
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with EPLAN (GM-specific) - must be a true designer, not just a drafter.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical; Ford EPLAN experience is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of circuit design, power distribution, and control panel layouts.
- Understanding of automation hardware selection and integration.
- Experience with load calculations, circuit protection, and pneumatic systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. As a KellyOCG employee, you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.
All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Client is not able to provide sponsorship.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $45 - $53