Computational Scientist

ExxonMobil; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Global networking

Annual vacations

Day care support

Training programs

Tuition assistance

Workplace flexibility

Relocation support

Transport facilities

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Bengaluru, India is seeking a highly skilled modeling scientist to develop hybrid models that fuse first-principles chemistry with data-driven methods. You will analyze formulation, processing, and product performance data to accelerate development and inform design decisions.

You'll collaborate with R&D teams, design experiments (DOE), and build predictive tools to reduce development cycles while ensuring model validity and reproducibility.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• For Master’s candidates, minimum 3+ years of industry experience required; downstream, chemical, or materials/product development preferred.
• Strong preference for experience in formulation modeling or property prediction and hybrid modeling for product or material performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply hybrid models combining first-principles chemistry with data-driven methods.
• Analyze experimental and field data to relate formulation, processing, and performance.
• Build predictive models for formulation optimization and performance prediction.
• Design and support DOE experiments to generate data for model development and validation.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and product developers to guide formulation strategies.
• Develop data-driven insights and digital tools to shorten development cycles and improve success rates.
• Ensure model validity, uncertainty quantification, and alignment with domain knowledge.
• Document methodologies and modeling workflows for reproducibility.

Skills

Hybrid modeling

Data-driven development

Experimental data interpretation

Communication & collaboration

Time-series analysis

DOE design of experiments

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Databricks

Azure

AWS

Snowflake

Job description

Job Description:

What You Will Do

• Develop and apply hybrid models that combine first-principles understanding (chemistry, materials behavior) with data-driven methods to accelerate product development.
• Analyze experimental and field data to uncover relationships between formulation, processing conditions, and product performance.
• Build predictive models to support:
  • Formulation optimization
  • Performance prediction
  • Product stability and robustness
  • Quality improvement
• Design and support experiments (DOE) to efficiently generate data for model development and validation.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists, chemists, and product developers to guide formulation strategies and decision-making.
• Develop data-driven insights and digital tools to reduce development cycle time and improve success rates.
• Ensure model validity through proper validation, uncertainty quantification, and alignment with domain knowledge.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and modeling workflows to support reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to development of reusable modeling frameworks and best practices for data-driven product innovation.

About You

• Strong foundation in hybrid modeling, integrating domain knowledge (chemistry, formulations, materials behavior) with statistical and machine learning approaches.
• Experience applying modeling to product development, formulation optimization, and performance prediction.
• Solid understanding of experimental data (lab, pilot, and field) and how to incorporate it into predictive models.
• Proficiency in Python or other programing languagesfor data analysis, modeling, and automation.
• Experience with time-series and experimental datasets related to product performance, stability, and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex modeling results into insights that guide product design and development decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with scientists, chemists, and product developers.
• Familiarity with SQL and modern data platforms (Databricks, Azure, AWS, Snowflake) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional R&D teams.

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• For Master’s candidates, minimum 3+ years of industry experience required; experience in downstream, chemical, or materials/product development environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in:
  • Formulation modeling or property prediction
  • Hybrid modeling applied to product or material performance

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Global networking & cross-functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Company’s eligibility guidelines.

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