Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

RMSL•Littleton, CO

1d•$97,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory (RMSL) is hiring an experienced Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer for its Chemical Processing Department in Littleton, Colorado. The role is part of an integrated team developing and scaling energetic-material manufacturing and processing systems, including remotely operated and fully automated production lines. The engineer will lead electrical design and integration for complex processes involving interconnected stations, robotic subsystems, and centralized control panels. Reporting to the Chemical Processing Group Manager, this position will help define and implement electrical architecture, documentation, and integration strategies for automated manufacturing systems. The position combines electrical controls engineering, mechanical design, system integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project engineering. The engineer will collaborate with other engineers through design, build, evaluation, and commissioning, and will mentor or supervise junior engineers or technicians. The role requires work in a lab/test environment, occasional travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing (5–10%), and overtime when needed to meet mission-critical goals and timelines. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to start within three weeks of an offer. The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant electrical design experience in automation or controls.
Strong experience with electrical schematic capture and control panel design.
Experience in SOLIDWORKS mechanical design.
Experience with SOLIDWORKS Electrical or similar software.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
Knowledge of machine safety systems and safety circuit design.
Knowledge of robotics, sensors, motor drives, and power distribution.
Hands-on experience with control panel assembly and field wiring.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to lead technical efforts and guide junior staff.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug electromechanical systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to start within three weeks of an offer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a lab/test environment.
Must be willing to travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing; travel is 5–10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-station or large integrated automation systems.
Familiarity with UL/CE requirements for control panels.
Experience in defense, aerospace, or energetic-materials industries.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of complex electrical control systems.
Develop and maintain wiring schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, and component lists using SOLIDWORKS Electrical.
Design and build large control panels and power distribution systems.
Specify and select electrical components, sensors, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs, and communication devices.
Program or assist with programming PLCs, including Rockwell and Siemens systems, and coordinate robot integration efforts.
Generate and maintain comprehensive electrical documentation packages for each system.
Ensure designs meet applicable safety and regulatory standards, including NFPA 79, UL508A, and NEC.
Collaborate with other engineers during design, build, evaluation, and commissioning phases.
Lead electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of robotic and automated systems.
Mentor and supervise junior engineers or technicians.
Create mechanical prototype designs of products and systems, from simple to complex parts and assemblies, using CAD, preferably SOLIDWORKS.
Work with energetic-material processing and manufacturing technologies.
Perform project engineering tasks such as report writing, technical presentations, and tracking technical deliverables.
Interface professionally with RMSL customers, teammates, and partners.
Work overtime when necessary to meet mission-critical goals and timelines.