Analytical Testing - Fluid Properties Technologist

About Houston

 

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

 

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

 

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

 

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

 

Learn more about what we do in Houston here. 

 

What role you will play in our team

 

• Support efforts to improve product performance through various testing and evaluation activities.  
• Contribute to developing solutions that align with customer requirements and industry expectations.

 

What you will do

 

• Prepare and blend samples according to project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Support the setup and execution of experiments to evaluate fluid properties.
• Utilize available tools and systems to ensure efficient workflows.
• Perform measurements of relevant physical and chemical characteristics.
• Analyze experimental data and summarize findings for project teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support development activities.
• Prepare documentation and share results with stakeholders as needed.
• Follow established safety guidelines and maintain a clean, compliant work environment.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and procedures meet quality standards.

 

About you

 

Skills & Qualifications: 

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with lubricant formulation and testing such as foams, emulsion, viscosity, thermal, HFRR, MTM, and EHL.
• Familiarity with high-throughput experimentation techniques and automated systems.
• Knowledge of various research principles and testing methods.
• Familiarity with ASTM and ISO Standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience with statistical design of experiments (DOE).
• Knowledge of industry standards for lubricants and tribology testing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

 

Your benefits

 

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