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# Controls Hardware Designer in Detroit

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Control Panels, Hardware Design, Eplan
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/controls-hardware-designer-detroit-31504171

## About the Role

* 5-10 years of controls hardware design experience
 * EPLAN experience
 * AutoCAD experience highly desired
 * Automotive experience (GM/Ford standards) a plus
 * No degree required - experience-based role

## Description

This is a Contract-to-Hire Controls Hardware Designer role in Detroit, MI, focused on hardware design and documentation using EPLAN and AutoCAD. Candidates with GM/Ford standard experience are ., * Design and develop controls hardware documentation and layouts

 * Create and maintain electrical schematics using EPLAN and AutoCAD
 * Support hardware design standards for automotive manufacturing environments
 * Collaborate with engineering teams on control panel and hardware design deliverables
 * Apply automotive industry standards (GM/Ford) where applicable


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