Who We Are

Sparkmate is an industrial technology company pioneering the future of steelmaking. Our mission is to redefine the global steelmaking industry with a novel electrochemical route. We operate fully electrified, autonomous steel mills to transform raw iron ore in top-quality steel products.

Our novel electrochemical reactor drives decarbonized primary ironmaking. Our R&D fuels automation and industrialization. We bring together the world’s most hands-on engineers to build faster than anyone else. Experts in electrochemistry, mechatronics, and automation, we push innovation to transform steelmaking at massive scale, fast and we are looking for the next mate to join the team.

About the Job

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer with experience and a passion for industrial process design, metallurgy, and manufacturing operations to support our green steel production development. If you love designing efficient industrial systems AND operating the equipment that brings them to life, we want to hear from you! At Sparkmate, you'll be part of a dynamic, flat-hierarchy, and fun team where you'll work on real-world industrial challenges and help develop breakthrough sustainable steel manufacturing technology.

This role is very hands-on, requiring strong mechanical design and integration abilities.

What You’ll Do

• Design industrial process flows in the context of iron and steel production and steel production
• Define specifications for new equipment and process
• Manage relationships with vendors and manufacturers
• Technical support for equipment installation and maintenance
• Operate machines for metallurgy processing : annealing furnace, sand blasting, shot blasting, rotary tumbler, etc.
• Manage production and analysis of iron and steel samples
• Experience in metallurgy or materials engineering is a plus

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of industrial process design and equipment specification
• Hands-on experience operating technical equipment and machinery in production environments
• Ability to manage vendor relationships and technical procurement
• Proficiency with CAD software and process modeling tools
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Passion for sustainability and decarbonizing the steel industry

It's okay if you don't have it all. ;) Juniors and self-learners are welcome to apply - if you can demonstrate your ability to learn hard technical things faster than others.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a young, dynamic, and international team of makers
• Work in a hands-on environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter
• Flat hierarchy with trust, ownership, and continuous learning
• Daily team lunches
• Healthcare coverage
• 25+ holidays per year
• Salary 32,000-42,000 HKD per month depending on experience

Start Date: May 4, 2026 or sooner

Location: 1 Kin Hong St, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

The role is an on-site position as we all work in the lab.

Application Process

To be considered for this opportunity, please send the following documents to forge@sparkmate.com:

• A portfolio – A document showcasing the projects you have worked on (personal, school, or work-related). The format is flexible (PDF, Word, website, YouTube, etc.) but we recommend pictures.
• A cover letter detailing your motivation to join Sparkmate and why you would be a good fit.
• A CV (optional).

If you are invited for an interview, we will share a personality test later.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32,000.00 - $42,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Did you submit a portfolio?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Experience:

• engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Chinese (Preferred)
• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• Hong Kong (Preferred)

Work Location: In person