Design Engineer - AutoCAD

Design Engineer (AutoCAD) | Atlanta, Georgia 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. 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. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Services