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How much do contract position jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract position in Michigan is $92,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,600.00 and $103,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are contract positions?

Contract positions are jobs where individuals are hired for a specific period or project, rather than as permanent employees. These roles typically have a defined start and end date, with terms outlined in a contract. Contractors may work independently or through agencies, and often do not receive the same benefits as full-time employees, though pay rates can sometimes be higher. Contract positions offer flexibility and can be a good way to gain experience or work on diverse projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a contract position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a contract position, you need expertise in your field, relevant experience, and a proven track record of delivering results independently. Familiarity with project management tools, time-tracking software, and digital collaboration platforms is often required. Strong communication, adaptability, and self-motivation are critical soft skills that help you manage changing priorities and client relationships. These skills enable contract professionals to efficiently deliver value, meet deadlines, and build a solid reputation for future opportunities.

What are some unique challenges associated with working in a contract position, and how can job seekers prepare for them?

Contract positions often come with challenges such as less job security, varying workloads, and the need to quickly adapt to new teams and projects. To succeed, it's helpful to be proactive in communication, flexible in learning new systems, and diligent about networking within the organization. Additionally, staying organized with contracts and deadlines, and maintaining a strong professional reputation can open doors to future opportunities, whether as extensions, permanent roles, or new contracts elsewhere.

What is the difference between Contract Position vs Full-Time Employee?

AspectContract PositionFull-Time Employee
Credentials/CertificationsMay require specific certifications for project-based workTypically requires standard qualifications for ongoing employment
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-specific, flexible hoursPermanent, consistent schedule, benefits included
Employer UsageHired for specific projects or periodsHired for long-term employment and career growth

Contract positions are temporary roles focused on specific projects, often with flexible hours and limited benefits. Full-time employees work permanently with benefits and a stable schedule. The choice depends on your career goals and employment preferences.

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Sr Hardware Engineer/CONTRACT POSITION until 12/27

Sr Hardware Engineer/CONTRACT POSITION until 12/27

Leggett & Platt

Detroit, MI • On-site

$109K - $145K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Leggett & Platt rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 46 rated furniture manufacturers

Job description

Sr. Hardware Engineer/Full Time Contract role until 12/27.

Leggett Dynamics Detroit, Michigan, United States

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt's overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt's inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushions, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo component industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett: Leggett & Platt History

Leggett Dynamics

Leggett Dynamics is a global provider of lumbar systems, bolster systems, pneumatic massage systems, wire forms, mechanical control cables, as well as seat suspension, actuator, and motor systems. In addition to these award-winning, category-leading products, we offer tailored goods due to our expertise in product development and attention to market trends. Our unique competitive advantages give us unmatched insight into the demands of the consumer.

Learn more about Leggett Dynamics: Leggett Dynamics

Position Summary

Lead and review design and development activities of electronic hardware including, requirements, architecture, schematic design, simulation, design for EMC, hardware layout and validation.

Responsibilities

Utilize the ALM tool (Codebeamer) to analyze requirements to derive hardware design, verification and validation criteria

Lead and review various engineering efforts to design, prototype and validate product design solutions in support of customer and internal core team timing requirements.

Maintain regular contact with team on technical issues, and complete efforts to ensure understanding of their needs resulting in delivery of commitments from customer/Leggett & Platt for a given design architecture.

Active participation in program core teams with proactive presentation of defined engineering deliverables.

Develop engineered product solutions to meet customer needs by creative use of core part designs and technologies by ensuring compliance to IPC and other regulatory standards, utilizing best practices such as WCCA, thermal, electrical and EMC simulations and other such standard tools.

Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information, process methods/standards, design, program details, and records to support/procure reliable patent actions.

Ensure products are reviewed for best practice from a Design for Excellence (DFX) perspective including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Reliability (DFR) to ensure design delivery to product targets.

Completes any other assignments, duties and projects that may be assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.

Preferred 5+ years of experience in a Sr. Automotive Embedded Hardware Product Design role.

Ability to lead a small team by providing direction and guiding team members in the hardware team as a technical expert for hardware design.

Experience working with schematic entry and PCB layout design tools and their process (Cadence tool suite is an asset).

Experienced in schematic design, layout design, design for EMC, engineering calculations and analysis (e.g. WCCA and simulations).

Experience working with standard automotive communication bus hardware integration (e.g. LIN and CAN).

Experience with OEM testing specifications and design requirements.

Experience working with project launch cycles for automotive.

Experience working with and maintaining hardware component libraries, footprint libraries, and symbol libraries for use in global designs.

Knowledge of automotive APQP terms.

Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills and presentation skills.

Knowledge of ISO-26262 Functional Safety and ASPICE is an asset.

What to Do Next

Now that you've had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

  • Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
  • Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
  • Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
  • Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We'd love the opportunity to consider you.

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