Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer
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Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory in Littleton, Colorado, seeks an Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to lead electrical design and integration for automated manufacturing systems, including robotic subsystems and centralized control panels. The role reports to the Chemical Processing Group Manager and emphasizes architecture definition, documentation, and field wiring.
The successful candidate will design wiring schematics, panels, and component lists, program PLCs, ensure NFPA 79/UL508A
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.
- Willingness to travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning and testing (5-10%).
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 programming PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens) and coordinate robot integration efforts.
- Generate and maintain electrical documentation packages for each system.
- Ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards (NFPA 79, UL508A, NEC).
- Collaborate with engineers through design, build, evaluation, and commissioning phases.
- Lead electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of robotic and automated systems.
- Mentor junior engineers or technicians.
- Work with energetic material processing and manufacturing technologies.
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Job description
Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory
Department: Chemical Processing
Location: Littleton, Colorado
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Travel: 5-10%
Schedule: Full-time
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), Affimative 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.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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%)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development
- Flexible schedule
- Fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment where constant iteration, agility, improvement, and innovation is key to team, program, and company success
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.
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