Design Engineer - Industrial Machinery in Brighton

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 and 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, as well as 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 innovative-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.

We are seeking a Design Engineer to take technical ownership of our coating application module and the accelerated curing unit (CAM_ACU) platform. This role sits at the intersection of mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, automation, and product thinking. You will be responsible not only for improving performance, reliability, and efficiency, but also for elevating ergonomics, usability, digital integration, and the overall look and feel of the system as it matures into a flagship AssetCool product.

You will work closely with AssetCool’s engineering, manufacturing partners, and commercial teams, and will have significant influence over how the CAM_ACU platform scales globally.

• Lead the mechanical and systems-level design development of the CAM_ACU platform, improving robustness, manufacturability, and performance.
• Identify and implement design improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve coating consistency and yield.
• Improve ergonomics, operator interaction, access, maintenance, and safety across the CAM_ACU system.
• Drive design-for-manufacture and design-for-installation improvements to reduce build time, commissioning effort, and total cost of ownership.
• Introduce greater digitalisation into the platform, including sensors, data capture, process monitoring, and interfaces that support Industry 4.0 principles.
• Support the development of digital twins, diagnostics, and remote monitoring capabilities in collaboration with AssetCool’s wider technology roadmap.
• Work with automation and controls specialists to improve system integration, control logic, and data flows between modules.
• Contribute to the visual design, branding, and industrial aesthetics of the CAM_ACU to ensure it reflects AssetCool’s technology leadership.
• Produce and maintain high-quality CAD models, drawings, technical documentation, and specifications.
• Support integration with customer cable handling systems and adapt designs for different factory layouts and regional requirements.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to iterate designs based on real-world feedback and operational experience.
• Support trials, commissioning, and continuous improvement based on field and customer data.

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Excellent experience in mechanical design of industrial equipment, machinery, or production systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawings (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar).
• Experience designing systems that interact with moving products, tensioned materials, or continuous processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerances, materials, and industrial safety considerations.
• Ability to take designs from concept through to manufacture, installation, and operation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on engineering mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment with incomplete information.

• Experience with automation, sensors, PLC-adjacent systems, or industrial data acquisition.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts such as digital twins, predictive maintenance, or connected machinery.
• Experience designing for ergonomics, usability, and operator-centred industrial systems.
• Knowledge of coating, curing, thermal processes, or continuous production lines.
• Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, or industrial equipment suppliers.
• Interest in industrial design, branding, and visual coherence of engineered products.
• Experience supporting pilot systems transitioning into commercial products.

• Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionising 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.

Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t perfectly align 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.

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