Junior Controls Engineer

About Us

AssetCool is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global energy transition - grid congestion. By combining cutting-edge grid robotics with breakthrough materials science, our technology transforms the physical performance of the grid in situ, increasing current-carrying capacity by up to 30%, at just 5% of the cost and in a tenth of the time compared to conventional approaches.

In addition to enhancing capacity, our solutions tackle other grid constraints including corrosion, electrical noise, and enable the collection of high-value data to build accurate, predictive digital twins. This technology is proving transformative and is being adopted at an accelerating pace, with deployments across Canada, Slovenia, the UK, and the USA, and a strong global deployment pipeline.

AssetCool is a fast-growing company with plans to more than double in size over the next six months. Backed by international investors from the US, mainland Europe, and the UK, we are proud to be one of the most innovation-focused companies in the UK energy sector.

We're looking for ambitious, mission-driven individuals who are excited to work hard alongside their colleagues to build and deploy world-leading technology that tackles some of the planet's most urgent infrastructure challenges.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Junior Controls Engineer to join our growing team. You will predominantly work in the field services team but will support the business across the full product lifecycle: from early-stage R&D to final product deployment and field testing. The role involves a mix of mechanical assembly, system integration, and production coordination, all within the high-impact field of robotics for energy infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role suited to engineers passionate about developing real-world, cutting-edge hardware and you will contribute to design and development with the support of experienced colleagues.

Please note that the role will involve significant travel and field-based work to support deployment and operational testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, prototyping, and testing of components, enclosures, and integrated assemblies
• Support system integration involving mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, chemical and software engineers
• Engage in field testing and troubleshooting in real-world environments
• Work with manufacturing partners to support production and assembly readiness

Key Skills and Experience

Required

• Qualified modern apprenticeship in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, controls or related field
• Experience with basic Mechanical functions and assemblies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Have the ability to collaborate with other business functions
• Experience with electronic systems and communications

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a field service environment
• Understanding of sensors, actuators, and PCB layout
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Appreciation of continuous improvement procedures

Why Join AssetCool?

• Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the power grid.
• Fast-growing startup with significant industry traction and large-scale projects.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven team with exciting career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary, and flexible work options

We know that women and other underrepresented groups can sometimes feel they need to meet every single requirement listed in a job description. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for, either for this role or another opportunity within our team.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements and need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person