Sparkmate is a tribe of fearless makers, solving the world's most pressing problems with hard tech and industrial solutions. Originally an engineering services company, we have pivoted to focus on developing electric steel production technology. 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 an R&D Engineer specializing in electrochemistry and electrometallurgy with 1-4 years of experience.
What you'll do:
Run and improve experimental electrochemical setups
Design and conduct lab-scale tests
Analyze materials, track performance, and troubleshoot experiments
Collaborate closely with the team to iterate on process design and scale-up
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. ;) Juniors and self-learners are welcome to apply - if you can demonstrate your ability to learn hard technical things faster than others.
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
32,000-42,000 HKD monthly salary depending on experience
Start Date and Location:
March 23, 2026 or sooner
Location: 1 Kin Hong St, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
Application Process:
To be considered for this opportunity, please send the following documents to
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).