Job Description:

Imagine it’s your job to make our 550,000 customers and almost 200 million end users an active part in reshaping the world’s energy system. Everything starts with the customer, so you’re focused on shaping our Castrol products in around 120 countries to keep them moving as the world moves towards net zero.

As one of the world's leading lubricant brands, Castrol has a long tradition of innovating and supporting pioneers. Our passion for excellence and a philosophy that has always been strongly focused on collaboration and partnership has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants and greases that have spearheaded technological excellence on land, sea, air and in space for more than 100 years.

Today, Castrol supports greater sustainability through its Path360 strategy, which sets targets for waste reduction, reducing CO2 emissions and improving quality of life by 2030. Castrol is part of bp and provides products and services to customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Our branded products represent innovation, technology leadership, performance and an uncompromising commitment to quality worldwide.

How you can help shape the future:

In the challenging business of liquid cooling for data centers, it is crucial to keep pace with rapid developments and intense competition in the market. This competition comes from established lubricant competitors, emerging companies rising from the position of subcontractors, and alternative data center designs such as air cooling. Core competence in technical expertise and insights into technical trends in this area must be developed in order to offer integrated and innovative solutions for internal and external stakeholders, in addition to handling intuition-based and experience-based routine troubleshooting tasks.

As a senior technologist in product development for data centers, you will deliver integrated solutions that offer real added value to internal and external customers – safe, reliable, and efficient. Your expertise in lubricant products and services is central to this.

You will be part of bp's global Data Center Squad, which focuses on decarbonization and future-proofing the data center industry. You will support business growth by developing new fluids and advancing technology.

Your focus will be on fluid cooling, from immersion cooling fluids to direct-to-chip systems, and you will contribute your technical insights to innovation programs. You will identify strategic opportunities and support the development of new products for emerging markets.

As a senior technologist, you will act as a role model, coach colleagues, and optimize work processes. With your understanding of industrial megatrends and your ability to solve complex problems creatively, you will make a decisive contribution to bp's innovative strength.

Your new area of responsibility - challenging and future-oriented

• You ensure that all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with bp guidelines, values, and the Code of Conduct.
• You support the development, introduction, and application of new products including technical consulting and market adaptation.
• You analyze competitor products, provide strategic recommendations, and strengthen the positioning and credibility of bp products.
• You will lead or support complex service cases, use systematic methods for root cause analysis, and develop sustainable solutions.
• You will work closely with sales, OEMs, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to understand technical requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
• You will lead or support projects in TMS/ODIMS, develop methods for process and product optimization, and work closely with the global supply chain.
• You will identify technological opportunities, monitor market and industry trends (e.g., immersion cooling), develop innovative solutions, and represent bp in technical committees.
• You will ensure that technical data is valid, and product claims are legally and technically sound in close coordination with global technology teams.
• You will organize or support product training, internal communication, and external presentations to share knowledge effectively.
• You will build regional and global networks, represent bp at conferences, and contribute to international cooperation.

Your qualification profile - profound and passionate

• Strong skills in international and intercultural communication in written and oral practices.
• Degree or equivalent in chemistry, engineering, computer science, or related technical disciplines.
• Ideally, practical experience in data center/IT hardware, liquid cooling, or similar fields.
• Ideally, knowledge of the formulation, application, and production of lubricants and/or dielectric thermal management fluids.
• Demonstrated ability to manage in a systematic and professional manner.
• Proven basic skills in problem analysis, experimental design, data processing, and reporting.
• Extensive experience in technical development and technology deployment, in particular the ability to develop an idea into a solution.
• Extensive connections to industry partners, including companies, institutes, and researchers.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience in collaborating across teams.

Work-life balance and what else speaks for us:

• Flexible, hybrid and family-friendly working, at least 30 vacation days and programs to improve work-life balance
• Very attractive basic remuneration plus bonus payment, participation in the share program possible, parental allowance as a one-off payment, extra bonuses for special achievements, attractive company pension scheme, regular salary review, group accident insurance, relocation allowance in special cases, job bike, subsidized meals and more
• Job sharing and part-time work
• Career and development opportunities as well as extensive internal and external subsidized training opportunities
• Structured onboarding programs and buddy support
• Match funding; bp doubles donations made by employees to charitable organizations and rewards voluntary time commitment
• Employees can offset their personal carbon footprint; bp doubles this amount

We are committed to equality, diversity and the compatibility of work life balance People with a disability are given priority in employment if they are suitable.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

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.

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