Mechanical Design Engineer

RMSL•Littleton, CO

1d•$91,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory is hiring an experienced 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 mechanical system design, documentation, integration, implementation, troubleshooting, and commissioning, while coordinating with engineers, customers, teammates, and partners. The position also includes automation and robotics work, project engineering deliverables, and mentoring or supervising junior engineers or technicians. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel of 5–10% is expected, including travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing. The employee must be able to start within three weeks of an offer, work overtime when necessary to meet mission-critical goals and timelines, and lift up to 25 pounds in a lab/test environment. Compensation and title depend on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant mechanical design experience in automation and controls.
At least 5 years of experience designing mechanical systems using SOLIDWORKS, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
Knowledge of machine safety systems and interlocks.
Proficiency with PLC hardware and ladder or structured text programming; Siemens is preferred.
Experience with vision systems.
Previous experience in robotics, automation, and manufacturing.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to lead technical efforts and guide junior staff.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug programming.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to start within three weeks of offer.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a lab/test environment.
Willingness to travel 5–10%, including to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-station or large integrated automation systems.
Experience in defense, aerospace, or energetic-materials industries.
Knowledge of SOLIDWORKS Electrical or similar software.
Experience in robotic arm integration.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, documentation, integration, and implementation of complex mechanical systems.
Create mechanical prototype designs of products and systems, from simple to complex parts and assemblies, using SOLIDWORKS CAD.
Generate and maintain engineering diagrams and documentation, including architectural system diagrams, interface control documentation, and operation and maintenance manuals.
Specify and select sensors, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs, and communication devices.
Program PLCs, including Rockwell and Siemens systems, and coordinate automation and robotic integration efforts.
Perform detailed failure modes and effects analyses (FMEA).
Ensure designs meet applicable safety and regulatory standards, including NFPA 79, UL508A, and NEC.
Collaborate with other engineers throughout design, build, evaluation, and commissioning phases.
Lead mechanical troubleshooting and commissioning of robotic and automated systems.
Mentor and supervise junior engineers or technicians.
Work with energetic-material processing and manufacturing technologies.
Participate in project engineering tasks, including 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.
Travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing efforts.