Who We Are

Sparkmate is a tribe of fearless makers, solving the world’s most pressing problems with hard tech and industrial solutions. Our goal is to transform the $1.5T global steel industry through the complete electrification of primary ironmaking, eliminating reliance on fossil fuels and driving industrial decarbonization at scale.

We are looking for makers, builders, and innovators who are ready to turn this vision into reality.

About the Role

We are looking to strengthen our team with a Lab Test Engineer specializing in electrochemistry with 1-4 years of experience.

What You’ll Do

• Run and improve experimental electrochemical setups
• Collaborate closely with the team to iterate on process design and scale-up
• Design and conduct lab-scale tests
• Analyze materials, track performance, and troubleshoot experiments

What We’re Looking For

Desired Expertise:

• Hands-on experience with experimental electrochemical cell setups
• Basic chemistry lab knowledge and skills (safety practices, measurement and precision, solution preparation, titration, chemical handling and storage..)
• Background in materials / metallurgical is a bonus
• Proficiency in materials characterization techniques
• Strong data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB)
• Familiarity with thermodynamic modeling & calculations
• Solid understanding of electrochemistry principles (e.g., charge transfer, current-voltage relationships)

It's okay if you don't have it all. ;)

Educational Background:

• Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field

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?

Experience:

• engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• Hong Kong (Preferred)

Work Location: In person