JUNIOR ELECTROCHEMIST

About Kore Metals:

Kore Metals (subsidiary of Maana Electric) is a European cleantech company reinventing how silicon is produced. Using a breakthrough electrochemical process, we are making metallurgical-grade silicon more sustainable, cost-effective, and scalable. As we move from lab to pilot and industrial scale, we are seeking a Junior Electrochemist to support the testing campaign and the process industrialization.

Your mission:

You will play a key role in supporting the development and scale-up of our electrochemical process for silicon production, operating in high-temperature environments from laboratory to pilot scale.
Your main mission will be to execute electrochemical test campaigns, operate and maintain high-temperature furnace systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our process and experimental setups.
You will work closely with senior scientists and engineers in a dynamic, hands-on environment where innovation, curiosity, and collaboration are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute electrochemical test campaigns using techniques like CV, CA, CP and EIS.
• Operate and maintain electrochemical test setups (2-, 3-, and 4-electrode configurations) and high-temperature furnaces used in silicon production.
• Prepare electrolytes and materials, assemble and maintain cells and test rigs.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of high-temperature and high-current systems in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Monitor, record, and perform basic data analysis, identifying trends, anomalies, or deviations.
• Support the design, assembly, and improvement of experimental setups and pilot cells.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain detailed and organized test logs and reports for traceability.
• Collaborate closely with senior scientists and engineers to translate lab findings into scalable processes.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment. 

Qualifications:

The candidate must:

• Have a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with electrodeposition processes and/or electrochemical systems (2-, 3-, or 4-electrode setups).
• Proficiency with core electrochemical techniques such as CV, CA, CP, EIS.
• Have interest or experience in high-temperature electrochemical processes (e.g. molten salts, thermal materials testing, or furnace-based experiments).
• Be comfortable working in a lab- and hardware-focused environment, with evolving and experimental systems.
• Be practical, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and curiosity.
• Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with furnace operation, vacuum systems, or thermochemical processes is a strong asset.

Why Kore Metals:

• Join a mission-driven team transforming industrial technology, and make a real impact on the future of clean and sustainable materials production.
• Gain experience working on cutting-edge electrochemical processes for sustainable materials.
• Engage in a hands-on role with real impact on the development of pilot and future production systems.
• Work in a collaborative, respectful, and safety-conscious environment.
• We offer a long-term position, with attractive salary package, commensurate with experience.

Starting date: Date to agree 

If you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of energy, please send us your CV and a short motivation at hr@maanaelectric.com, indicating “KORE(1)” in the subject.