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Controls Hardware Designer Job Title: Controls Hardware Designer Location: Detroit, MI Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Contract-to-Direct) Travel: 10-20% Overview: This is a Contract-to-Hire Controls ...

Controls Hardware Designer Job Title: Controls Hardware Designer Location: Detroit, MI Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Contract-to-Direct) Travel: 10-20% Overview: This is a Contract-to-Hire Controls ...

Produces controls designs (electrical, pneumatic and Hydraulic) for custom machinery, Using EPLAN, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical. Creates Bills of materials for designs to coordinate with design. Job ...

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Sr. Controls Hardware Engineer

Plymouth, MI ยท On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Controls Hardware Engineer with extensive experience designing, documenting, and supporting industrial automation hardware systems. This role is focused on ...

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Job Summary Controls Hardware Designer is responsible for architecting, designing, and validating electrical control systems for automated machinery and industrial processes. This role focuses on ...

Controls Hardware Engineer

San Leandro, CA ยท On-site

$138K - $207K/yr

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net ... Why This Role Matters As a Controls Hardware Engineer, you will be an instrumental part of ...

Controls Hardware Engineer

Swartz Creek, MI ยท On-site

$73K - $94K/yr

The Controls Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design, documentation, and the building of ... Standard industrial panel designs & components * Wiring methods * Power distribution wiring

Controls Hardware Engineer

Macomb, MI ยท On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies. * Any ... Experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens a ...

Controls Hardware Engineer

Canton, MI ยท On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Controls Engineer is a member of a team of electric and controls ... A minimum of three years of experience in designing industrial control systems, preferably in the ...

Controls Hardware Engineer

Canton, MI ยท On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Controls Engineer is a member of a team of electric and controls ... A minimum of three years of experience in designing industrial control systems, preferably in the ...

Controls Hardware Engineer

Macomb, MI ยท On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies. * Any ... Experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens a ...

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How much do controls hardware designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for controls hardware designer in the United States is $38.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.09 and $45.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Controls Hardware Designer vs Controls Systems Engineer?

AspectControls Hardware DesignerControls Systems Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in electrical or control engineering, certifications like PLC programming or CAD designOften holds a degree in control systems, electrical engineering, or related fields; may have certifications in system integration
Work EnvironmentDesigns and develops control hardware components, often in labs or manufacturing settingsFocuses on system integration, testing, and optimization, working across hardware and software teams
Industry UsageCommonly employed in manufacturing, automation, and industrial equipment companiesUsed in automation projects, process control, and system integration across various industries

The Controls Hardware Designer primarily focuses on designing and developing control hardware components, while the Controls Systems Engineer works on integrating, testing, and optimizing entire control systems. Both roles require technical expertise in control systems but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Controls Hardware Designer

Detroit, MI โ€ข On-site

GABLETEK
Industrial Automation Equipment Manufacturingย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Controls Hardware Designer
Job Title: Controls Hardware Designer
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Contract-to-Direct)
Travel: 10-20%
Overview:
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 preferred.
Responsibilities:
  • 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

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