Systems Designer

Job Description

The Systems Designer will design and develop rail system layouts for automated industrial laundry systems, transforming conceptual sales layouts into detailed, production-ready designs. This role focuses on 2D AutoCAD system layout work, including belt, sorting system, platform, and rail system design, to create efficient, gravity-based material handling solutions. The position offers the opportunity to act as a technical lead, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and grow into broader career paths within a leading, growth-oriented organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rail system layouts for automated industrial laundry systems using 2D AutoCAD.
• Convert sales layouts into optimized, detailed system designs that are ready for production and installation.
• Create, modify, and manage standardized and dynamic AutoCAD blocks for large, gravity-based system layouts.
• Focus on integrated system layouts, including belt design, sorting systems, platform design, and rail systems, rather than component-level mechanical design.
• Translate conceptual layouts into accurate, consistent, production- and installation-ready drawings.
• Optimize and refine high-level sales layouts to improve system performance, flow, and usability.
• Apply detailed design thinking to ensure layouts meet functional, spatial, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate as the technical lead with electrical and software teams to ensure system integration and design alignment.
• Use Excel and the MS Office suite to support design documentation, calculations, and communication.
• Maintain high standards of drafting accuracy, detail, and consistency across all drawings and project documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of layout standards, templates, and design practices for system design.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve design issues, and support project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in 2D AutoCAD, with hands-on experience creating, modifying, and managing standardized and dynamic blocks.
• Demonstrated ability to design and detail large, integrated system layouts rather than basic linework or small component design.
• Proven experience translating layouts into production- and installation-ready drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong mechanical design and system layout skills focused on belt, sorting system, platform, and rail system design.
• High attention to detail and consistency in drafting and documentation.
• Ability to take high-level sales layouts and independently optimize, refine, and finalize designs.
• Comfort working as a technical lead, coordinating with electrical and software teams on integrated systems.
• Proficiency with Excel and the MS Office suite for documentation and communication.
• Strong design judgment and practical understanding of gravity-based and large-scale system layouts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background as a 2D AutoCAD-focused designer, CAD designer/drafter, or engineering technician is highly suitable.
• Civil engineering experience can be applicable where it aligns with long-term system layout work.
• No engineering degree is required; demonstrated AutoCAD depth and design judgment are more important than formal engineering credentials.
• Interest in a career path that may include transitioning into Sales based on strong optimization skills, communication, and customer interaction.
• Comfort working in an industry-leading, growth-oriented environment with opportunities for upward mobility.
• Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented role focused on system layout and optimization rather than traditional 3D mechanical engineering work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a newer office and manufacturing facility located in Lynn Haven, providing exposure to both design and production environments. You will work primarily in an office setting using AutoCAD, Excel, and the MS Office suite, with access to the manufacturing floor to better understand how designs translate into real-world systems. The organization is an industry leader offering a contract-to-hire structure, opportunities for upward mobility, and negotiable paid time off and holiday arrangements. The environment supports collaboration with electrical, software, and operations teams, fostering a culture of technical leadership, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Panama City, FL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Panama City,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.