Who We Are

Sparkmate is a tribe of fearless makers, building the future of steel through breakthrough industrial technology. We are developing the world’s first fully electrified pathway from ore to steel. Our mission is to transform the $1.5T global steel industry by eliminating fossil fuels from primary ironmaking 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 Job

We are looking for a Plant Layout Engineer with experience and a passion for factory design, process optimization, and industrial systems integration to support our research and development efforts as we scale from lab to production. If you love both strategic process planning and hands-on implementation, 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 low-temperature electrolysis technology at scale.

This role requires both strategic thinking and practical execution in designing manufacturing facilities and processes.

What You’ll Do

• Develop comprehensive facility designs, including machinery positioning and operational efficiency planning
• Plan material flow, throughput analysis, and production line configurations
• Evaluate and specify industrial equipment while building standardized component databases
• Create digital factory models and simulate production scenarios
• Lead greenfield construction projects and brownfield facility upgrades
• Work cross-functionally on process integration and commercialization initiatives
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes from pilot to production scale
• Coordinate with suppliers and construction partners
• Oversee technical aspects of equipment setup, startup operations, and performance tuning

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in factory/plant layout design, equipment selection and placement, including workflow efficiency, material flow, throughput analysis, and asset library management
• Proficiency with factory design software (Autodesk Factory Design Utilities, Fusion, AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Knowledge of structural engineering (building structures, load considerations, networks, etc.)
• Ability to create digital models, simulate scenarios, and collaborate on new builds or retrofits
• Experience in metallurgy heavy industry or chemical industry is a plus

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

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