At Electrogenos, we are building technology to make green hydrogen competitive at scale. We focus on reducing the cost and complexity of hydrogen production so it can replace fossil-based alternatives across real-world applications. We move fast, operate with high ownership, and turn strategy into execution.
China Growth Lead
Shanghai
Full-time
Permanent employee
Our mission
About The Role
This is an early-career role for a technically strong, ambitious person who wants to help build Electrogenos' presence in China — the most important hydrogen manufacturing and
deployment ecosystem in the world. You will be our person on the ground in Shanghai, working as an extension of the CEO, CTO, and Head of Technical Growth.
You will not be expected to know everything on day one. You will be expected to learn fast, take ownership, and grow into the role. You will have full backing from our technical and operational teams, daily integration with the core team, and a clear path to grow into a senior China leadership position as the company scales.
We will launch your work through our participation in the Plug and Play China Cross-Border
Acceleration Camp, giving you a strong platform, brand recognition, and a built-in network from day one. Accommodation in Nantong is covered for the first six months while you are based at the programme. After that, the role is based in Shanghai.
deployment ecosystem in the world. You will be our person on the ground in Shanghai, working as an extension of the CEO, CTO, and Head of Technical Growth.
You will not be expected to know everything on day one. You will be expected to learn fast, take ownership, and grow into the role. You will have full backing from our technical and operational teams, daily integration with the core team, and a clear path to grow into a senior China leadership position as the company scales.
We will launch your work through our participation in the Plug and Play China Cross-Border
Acceleration Camp, giving you a strong platform, brand recognition, and a built-in network from day one. Accommodation in Nantong is covered for the first six months while you are based at the programme. After that, the role is based in Shanghai.
Tasks
- Identify, assess, and build relationships with Chinese electrolyser manufacturers,component and BoP suppliers, engineering firms, and hydrogen project developers
- Use your technical background to help evaluate potential technology collaboration and manufacturing partners — judging who is the right fit
- Begin advancing our manufacturing readiness in China — mapping suppliers, identifying potential contract manufacturers, and laying the early groundwork for our scale-up footprint
- Identify commercial opportunities: pilots, PoCs, supply agreements, and strategic partnerships
- Support conversations with government officials, industrial parks, and programme stakeholders around subsidies, incentives, and JV structures
- Represent Electrogenos through the Plug and Play China programme and convert that platform into concrete relationships
- Prepare structured analyses, partner assessments, and recommendations for the
leadership team - Work as a fully integrated extension of the core team — sharing learnings, opportunities, and decisions in real time
Essential Skills
- A technical background in electrochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or related — typically a master's or PhD from a strong technical university
- 2–5 years of post-graduate experience at a Chinese electrolyser manufacturer, hydrogen project developer, or industrial firm in a related sector (batteries, fuel cells, power electronics, advanced manufacturing). Recent PhD graduates with strong relevant research backgrounds will also be considered
- Native Mandarin and strong English
- Commercial instinct: someone who can build relationships, spot opportunities in a
conversation, and think like an operator, not just an engineer - High ownership mindset, comfort with ambiguity, and a bias toward action
- Sound judgement on confidentiality and IP
Desirable Skills
- Study or work experience abroad (海归 or international internship/research stint)
- Exposure to commercial or business development work alongside technical training
- Familiarity with Chinese industrial parks, government programmes, or accelerator
ecosystems
Why us?
- Build Electrogenos' entire China presence from the ground up, with full team backing
- Direct exposure to the CEO, CTO, and Head of Technical Growth — and a clear path to grow into a senior China leadership role as the company scales
- Work at the frontier of green hydrogen, on a technology with genuine potential to change the economics of the industry
- Launchpad and brand support through the Plug and Play China programme, with accommodation in Nantong covered for the first six months
- Competitive base salary plus performance bonus and equity in an early-stage deep-tech company
About us
Electrogenos is building technology to make green hydrogen competitive at scale. We focus on reducing the cost and complexity of hydrogen production so it can replace fossil-based alternatives across real-world applications.
We’re an early-stage team working at the intersection of electrochemistry, manufacturing, and deployment. Our approach is practical by design: use scalable materials and processes, and validate performance through close collaboration with partners.
If you want to work on hard problems with real climate impact—and help take breakthrough technology from concept to deployment—join us.