Grease Product Development Expert

Tribonet; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Houston area seeks a Grease Product Development Expert with 5+ years in formulation and manufacturing. You will lead cross-disciplinary projects from concept to market, develop test plans, and collaborate with OEMs and field teams.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, chemical expertise, and global team collaboration to advance lubricant technologies and environmental safety.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in grease formulation development and manufacturing.
• Understanding of physical and chemical properties of lubricant base oils and thickeners, additives, and their impact on performance.
• Understanding grease manufacturing processes and optimization.
• Understanding grease application knowledge.
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis, rheology, tribology, and project management.
• Excellent understanding of physical and chemical analytical techniques.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary global teams.
• Capable of technical investigation and problem solving.
• Capable of preparing project proposals and report writing.
• BS/MS/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from product profile definition to commercial launch, including formulation, finalization and roll-out support.
• Develop test plans, conduct analysis and review data.
• Screen new additive and base stock technologies utilizing bench scale and large scale test rigs.
• Lab-scale grease manufacturing and commercial scale-up.
• Conduct field trials collaborating with field engineers and customers.
• Identify intellectual property opportunities.
• Provide regular project updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Determine technical readiness for product release.
• Collaborate with OEMs on requirements and testing.
• Develop reputation as a recognized expert within the company and the industry.
• Document project outcomes, capturing key learnings and future recommendations.
• Grease formulation development and deployment.

Skills

Grease formulation

Manufacturing

Tribology

Project management

Analytical techniques

Statistical analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical problem solving

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

About Us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

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

The Grease Product Development Expert role within Finished Lubricants Technology Organization calls for proactive thinking, idea generation,robust interpersonal skills, staying abreast of technological advancements, fostering strong industry connections, applying sound scientific principles, utilizing the latest research tools and technology, collaborating with global teams, occasional travel to engage with internal teams and external customers, proficiency in intellectual property matters, and awareness of environmental safety and regulatory standards.

What You Will Do

• Lead projects from product profile definition to commercial launch, including formulation, finalization and roll‑out support
• Develop test plans, conduct analysis and review data
• Screen new additive and base stock technologies utilizing bench scale and large scale test rigs
• Lab‑scale grease manufacturing and commercial scale‑up
• Conduct field trials collaborating with field engineers and customers
• Identify intellectual property opportunities
• Provide regular project updates to relevant stakeholders
• Determine technical readiness for product release
• Participate in global, cross‑disciplinary and commercial operation teams to ensure smooth technology hand‑off and product commercialization
• Advance understanding of grease formulation fundamentals and lubricant applications research, understand and articulate technology trends, standards, customer requirements and competitive threats
• Working closely with Environmental Health and Safety Specialists
• Participate in industry committees to help define technical specifications
• Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) on their requirements and approval testing
• Develop reputation as a recognized expert within the company and the Industry
• Document project outcomes, capturing key learnings and future recommendations
• Grease Formulation Development and Deployment

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in grease formulation development and manufacturing
• Understanding of physical and chemical properties of lubricant base oils and thickeners, additives, and their impact on performance
• Understanding grease manufacturing processes and optimization
• Understanding of grease application knowledge
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis, rheology, tribology, and project management
• Excellent understanding of physical and chemical analytical techniques
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary global teams (e.g. Technical, Sales, Operations and Marketing)
• Capable of technical investigation/problem solving
• Capable of preparing project proposals and report writing
• BS/MS/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Knowledge of mechanical systems in grease applications
• Ability to link molecular structure to product performance
• Understanding in chemical synthesis and advanced molecular characterization tools
• Leading third party contract research programs
• Basic knowledge in sustainability, data science and artificial intelligenceGrease field experience and trouble shooting

Your Benefits

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.