Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer
Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory
Department: Chemical Processing
Location: Littleton, Colorado
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Travel: 5-10%
Schedule: Full-time
Description of Business Environment:
Peace is often associated with passivity. At Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, we associate peace with strength, courage, and action. We know that enabling peace to prevail is not for the faint of heart, which is why we built our company foundation on the core values of Integrity, Quality, Agility, and Grit. We pride ourselves on providing unequaled services and technologies in the field of applied energetics to our customers. Our experts possess extensive knowledge and capability in energetic materials and military systems enabling them to offer analytical characterization, modeling & simulation, design, system integration, prototyping, test engineering, and proof-of-concept production services covering a wide range of applications. Our strengths lie in our ability and relentless determination to get the job done quickly and affordably.
RMSL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected status. An applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran can request reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our positions.
Specific Job Description:
RMSL is a growth company with an outstanding job opportunity for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer. This role will be part of an integrated team focused on the development and scale-up of energetic manufacturing and processing systems, including remote-operated and fully automated production lines. This position will lead the electrical design and integration for processes involving dozens of interconnected stations, robotic subsystems, and a centralized control panel. This position will report to the Chemical Processing Group Manager and play a critical role in defining and implementing the electrical architecture, documentation, and integration strategy for automated manufacturing systems.
Duties Include:
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 programming PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.) and coordinate robot integration efforts
Generate and maintain comprehensive electrical documentation packages for each system
Ensure designs meet applicable safety and regulatory standards (e.g., NFPA 79, UL508A, NEC, etc.)
Collaborate closely with other engineers throughout the design, build, evaluation, and commissioning phases
Lead electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of robotic and automated systems
Mentor and supervise junior engineers or technicians
Mechanical prototype designs of products and systems from simple to complex parts and assemblies in CAD (Preferably SOLIDWORKS)
Work with energetic material processing and manufacturing technologies
Participate in project engineering tasks such as report writing, technical presentations, and technical deliverables tracking
Interface with RMSL customers, teammates, and partners in a professional manner
Must be able to work overtime when necessary to meet mission critical goals and timelines
Required Skills:
Strong experience with electrical schematic capture and control panel design
Experience in SOLIDWORKS mechanical design
Experienced in SOLIDWORKS Electrical, or similar
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.)
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
Comfortable leading technical efforts and guiding junior staff
Ability to troubleshoot and debug electromechanical systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities
Highly Beneficial Skills:
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
Minimum Qualifications:
BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of relevant electrical design experience in automation or controls
Experience designing mechanical systems using SOLIDWORKS
Must be able to start within 3 weeks of offer
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a lab/test environment
Must be willing to travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing efforts (5-10%)
Benefits:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with matching
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development
Flexible schedule
Work Environment:
Fast-paced, team-oriented environment where constant iteration, agility, improvement, and innovation is key to team, program, and company success
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a dynamic and team-oriented environment. Compensation and title contingent upon experience.
Must be able to start within 3 weeks of offer.
Visit our website at www.rmsl.net to learn more.

Skills
Prototyping, SolidWorks, Documentation

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No