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Design Engineer

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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Full-Time Associate
Posted
1d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Associate
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Design Engineer (AutoCAD) | Atlanta, Georgia (Buckhead)
Full-time | Onsite | Contract-to-Hire

Targeted pay rate: $40+/hr depending upon qualification

Kelly Engineering seeks a Design Engineer to join our client's team supporting warehouse automation and intralogistics projects. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who combines strong AutoCAD design capabilities with the ability to think at the system level. You will work closely with engineering, project, and integration teams to develop facility and equipment layouts for complex automated warehouse systems, ensuring designs are optimized for performance, installation, safety, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities
Develop and refine 2D AutoCAD layouts for automated warehouse and material handling systems
Support system design activities from concept development through detailed design and project execution
Analyze facility constraints, operational requirements, equipment interfaces, and installation considerations to create effective system layouts
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, integration, and project engineering teams to resolve design challenges and optimize system performance
Evaluate layout alternatives and provide recommendations based on engineering, operational, and constructability considerations
Coordinate equipment placement, workflow, access requirements, safety zones, and facility infrastructure within system designs
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering and project stakeholders
Ensure design documentation meets quality standards and maintain proper revision control throughout the project lifecycle

What You’ll Need:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred
3+ years of experience in design engineering, systems layout design, mechanical design, or similar engineering-focused role
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD (2D)
Demonstrated experience working on large-scale industrial, automation, material handling, manufacturing, or warehouse projects
Strong understanding of engineering principles and ability to apply system-level thinking to design challenges
Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills

Nice to Have:
Experience with warehouse automation, material handling, intralogistics, conveyors, robotics, or automated systems
Experience developing layouts for distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, or industrial installations
Exposure to equipment integration, system commissioning, or facility implementation projects

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. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.
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