Technologist - Milton Hill, United Kingdom - Infineum

Infineum

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Milton Hill, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:

Milton Hill - Oxfordshire, UK

Role Function and Group:

Product Innovation & Engineering

About us:

We create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.
Infineum is a world leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of petroleum additives for fuels and lubricants.

Infineum additives are in 1 in 3 vehicles worldwide, and are designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enable cleaner transportations.

With production facilities worldwide and regional business and technology center's in the UK, US, Singapore and China, there has never been a better time to start a career at Infineum.

Infineum's successes are built on the exceptional talents of our bright and highly skilled colleagues.

Infineum brings together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles providing remarkably different talents, perspectives, life and career experiences.

We recognize that a diverse talent base creates an environment rich with innovation.

We're looking for motivated colleagues to join us where you can participate in relevant and challenging projects and we can offer the right environment for a high-performance career.

Position Summary:

The Product Innovation & Engineering:

Product Science Team (PI&E PS) develops the technical capabilities that enable Infineum to be the Technology Leader in the industry for transportation lubricant additives as well as supporting Infineum's transition to a world class Speciality Chemical Company.

The PI&E PS group delivers innovation and knowledge across Infineum business units creating value for our customers through the development of new test methods, the understanding of components interactions, the design of prototype formulations to anticipate future needs, and the development of solutions for the acceleration of the transportation industry decarbonisation.

The Product Science team is looking to recruit a Technologist to work on our portfolio of research projects.

The role includes participation in, and leadership of, technical projects and project teams that feed into business-critical activities across multiple segments of our base business (including Passenger Car, Heavy Duty, and Large Engine lubricant additives), as well as supporting Infineum's transition to a Speciality Chemical Company through driving innovative projects in new business areas (including Zero Carbon Fuels, Li-ion batteries).

What you will be doing:

Proactively contribute to the high safety standard of the group
Generate innovative solutions to meet the needs of the team's internal customers
Solve complex scientific problems, communicating findings at multiple interfaces and influencing stakeholders and customers toward bestforInfineum outcomes
Supervision and development of junior colleagues through both projects and appraisal leadership

What you will gain from this role:

High levels of project responsibility and exposure to the wider business
Development of project, people and budget management skills
Experience of managing multiple interfaces, customers and stakeholders (including Product Development, International Customer Accounts, Marketing, Engineering and Component Delivery teams)
Indepth knowledge of key business segments
Networking and influencing skills via close collaboration internally with multiple groups and business units
Strong commitment to safety and quality values
Established technical competency with a science background, preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering or Materials Sciences. PhD or at least 2 years relevant work experience strongly preferred
Ability to analyse and interpret complex technical data and to derive sound technical judgements and recommendations
Ability to understand needs, manage expectations, and deliver on stakeholder commitments
Strong interpersonal and networking with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
Knowledge of lubricant industry, lubricant formulation or technology development activities would be advantageous

What we offer:

The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
Build a stimulating, longterm career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
Community outreach activities & social clubs
Wellbeing, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental, Sports
Onsite subsidized restaurant and secure onsite parking

Infineum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**Infineum operates a flexible working policy and will work wit