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Castrol

Global producer of high-performance lubricants

Expert Technologist

Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in a scientific field such as Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Broad experience in lubricant development, quality assurance, and technology commercialisation and deployment.
  • Over 10 years of experience in a technical role, with advanced technical knowledge and quality assurance of own discipline and accountabilities.
  • Strong technical presentation and communication skills.
  • Strong commercial skills and business credibility.
  • Proficiency in networking, motivating, and leading across different functions.
  • Experience in digitalisation of data and reporting.
  • Alignment with Castrol's values, behaviours, and leadership expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Source relevant, up-to-date information on current and future products, applications, specifications, and related technologies to develop and prioritise the technology roadmap, opportunities, and technical activities for Japan, ensuring feedback to Product Development and the OD&I planning process.
  • Work with other experts and technologists to deliver proof-of-performance testing, deploy products, train trainers for product launches, support existing technology, customers, and new business, and maintain the portfolio.
  • Provide expert advice on customer technical support and product recommendations; resolving application and performance problems; counterfeits; quality incidents; product waivers; material substitution; specifications; applications; quality assessments; and root-cause investigations.
  • Advise on and check the technical accuracy, integrity, and approval of external communications, media and customer event materials, product introductions, data sheets, and labels.
  • Contribute to developing technical training materials, deliver technical training to country markets, coach and mentor less experienced technologists, and share technical knowledge to develop people's capabilities.
  • Present technical material at customer events and external technical seminars and conferences, and drive technical advocacy.
  • Support interaction with local original equipment manufacturers, maintain information flow between them and Castrol, and represent Castrol at trade associations and industry bodies, ensuring Castrol's global interests are addressed and information is fed back to relevant teams.
  • Champion and report on performance relating to the protection of intellectual property, product quality, and product compliance risk with the country leadership team as appropriate.
  • Drive commitment to closing assessment gaps and realising improvement opportunities by monitoring key performance indicators and leading/lagging indicators.
  • Support other market activities as required.

About the Company

Castrol

Global producer of high-performance lubricants

Castrol is a global leader in high performance lubricants used in cars, industrial applications, ships, and aircraft. It manufactures lubricants and related products and sells them worldwide, serving customers in more than 150 countries. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP PLC, Castrol leverages BP’s resources for research, development, and distribution. Its products work by reducing engine and equipment wear, minimizing friction, and protecting components under different operating conditions. Castrol’s breadth of product lines across automotive, industrial, marine, and aerospace markets, along with its global manufacturing and distribution network, differentiates it from competitors that lack the same scale and backing. The company aims to provide reliable, high-performance lubricants worldwide to help customers keep engines and machinery running smoothly and efficiently.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pangbourne, United Kingdom
Founded
1899

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