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: July 27, 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 visit https://sparkmate.com/ and enter your email address in the email box.

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

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