Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer: Automation & Robotics

Critical Materials Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Critical Materials Group in Littleton, CO seeks an Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to lead electrical design and integration for active, automated processing lines. You will supervise robotic subsystems, design control panels, and develop comprehensive documentation.

The role requires hands-on wiring, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers. Travel is 5–10% to support commissioning and site work, with a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in automation or controls.
• SOLIDWORKS mechanical design experience.
• Willingness to travel to Texas and other sites for commissioning (5–10%).
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a lab/test environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and integration for automated production lines.
• Develop wiring schematics, panel layouts, and component lists.
• Design and build large control panels and power distribution systems.
• Specify components, sensors, safety systems, PLCs, HMIs, and drives.
• Program or assist PLC programming and coordinate robot integration.
• Produce comprehensive electrical documentation for each system.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (NFPA 79, UL508A, NEC).
• Collaborate across engineering teams during design, build, and commissioning.
• Lead electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of robotic systems.
• Mentor junior engineers/technicians.
• CAD mechanical prototyping (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• Interface with customers, teammates, and partners professionally.

Skills

Electrical schematics

SOLIDWORKS mechanical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Industrial protocols

Safety systems

Robotics & sensors

Panel wiring

Documentation

Leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Related field

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Rockwell/Siemens PLCs

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Job description

Critical Materials Group in Littleton, CO seeks an Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to lead electrical design and integration for active, automated processing lines. You will supervise robotic subsystems, design control panels, and develop comprehensive documentation.

The role requires hands-on wiring, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers. Travel is 5–10% to support commissioning and site work, with a fast-paced team environment.