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Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

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  Castrol is a global leader in lubricants. In India, It is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships, and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.

  At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career, whether in specialized functions or on a general management track. Castrol India has a proud legacy of encouraging top talent for leadership roles, both locally and globally.

  This role is within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of Castrol ring-fence.  If you are part of the ring-fence, it is encouraged that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

  The Senior Technologist, TD (Technology Deployment) will work with Product Development (PD) in global technology and customers in India Performance Units (PU) namely members of TD, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality to deploy new products and geographic extensions in engine oil & driveline categories across the automotive space. The role holder is expected to have proficiency in lubricant formulation know-how, automotive product performance testing, develop & deploy products, whilst seeking
  to broaden their capability in other areas. They may be required to focus on a specific automotive mobility space to develop experience and expertise, but all role holders should expect to cover a wide range of product and application areas depending on priorities and demands.

• Lead deployment activities and support launch of new products, new business opportunities (including technical input to tenders), resolution of customer issues.
• Develop technology pipelines for engine oil portfolios across various automotive segments. Provide input to new product development projects via stage and gate process, support proof of performance and customer approval tests.
• Use digital technology and simply process with digital for TD activities.
• Work closely with India technology laboratory for blending and testing of formulations, interpretation of data and delivery of reports.
• Working with test houses to develop claims and testimonials for performance testing of products.
• Identify and qualify suitable finished goods for purchase as required. Support resolution of local and global RM shortages.
• Support the technology head to deliver communications for NPIs using global materials, adapting where vital or crafting materials to meet local customers’ requirements.
• Develop training modules specific to India to deliver for internal & external customers.
• Maintain technical knowledge of products, applications, and competitor information as applicable in automotive spaces around bikes, cars, trucks, tractors & EV’s.
• Provide technical support for OEM & retail customers to solve issues.
• Strong experience in QMS. Provide resolutions for incidents working with cross-functional teams. Proven expertise in getting accreditation for organization. In-line with QA Manual; identify continuous improvement programs, standardize test methods and conduct quality assurance audits.

Education
Master or PhD or equivalent experience, in Chemistry, Engineering or related technical field.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability of 12-15 years experience in lubricants with experience in formulating and Deploying engine oil & drive line products in automotive space.
• Broad knowledge of Castrol’s products (as applicable to the role), their composition, manufacture and application.
• Good project management experience. Experience of working directly to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to working and networking with subject matter authorities and other functions.
• Proven strong interpersonal and communication skills, internally and externally with customers
• Safe and reliable HSSE operations in the laboratory and at the customer’s site.
• Proven experience in using digital solutions
• Experience for organization including audits, accreditation etc
• Proven fundamental skills in problem analysis, experiment design, data processing and reporting.
• Strong capabilities of international and interculture communication in written and oral practices.

Skills & Proficiencies:
Lubricant technology, Digital, Quality, Agile, Communication.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employmen

Travel Requirement:

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Artificial intelligence, Creating new methodologies, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Influencing, Intellectual Asset Management, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project Management, Raw materials knowledge, Research and Development, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Technology Management Processes, Thought Leadership, Tribology, Writing skills

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.