Senior Technologist MWF

Role Purpose 

The Senior Technologist MWF will develop and deploy metalworking-fluid solutions for precision component manufacturing while supporting the wider Industrial MWF portfolio. The role will monitor manufacturing trends, translate new application requirements into technical programs, lead assigned product-development projects, and extend existing MWF technology and know-how into emerging robotics applications. The position is expected to independently lead defined workstreams and product projects, while working under the strategic direction and technical governance of the Expert Team Leader and Industrial Technology Manager.  

Key Working Relationships 

• Business, sales, marketing, and customer account teams 

• Global and regional technology, OEM approval, and technical service teams 

• Internal product stewardship, quality, supply chain, legal, and brand teams, as required for qualification and commercialization programs 

Key Accountabilities 

• Have deep understanding of product formulation techniques (base oils, additives, blending, performance assessment etc.) and product applications (portfolio, characteristics of products series/grades, industrial standards etc.) which will lead practical and effective solutions to internal/external customers in industries including automotive, machinery tool, metal manufacturing etc.  

• Be familiar with competitive products and can provide advice and insights to support product performance evaluation and establish Castrol products value proposition.   

• Support business growth by working with sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs, developing technically differentiated value propositions, and providing effective pre-sales and post-sales technical support.  

• Lead or support customer trials, product validation, and qualification programs, including definition of test plans, success criteria, data analysis, technical reporting, and recommendations for commercial deployment.  

• Investigate product and application performance issues using a structured, evidence-based approach, coordinating laboratory testing, field evaluation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions as required.  

• Build and maintain effective technical relationships with customers, equipment and tooling partners, fluid-management service providers, and other relevant industry stakeholders.  

• Monitor developments in machining processes, materials, equipment, regulations, customer requirements, and competitor technologies, and translate insights into product improvement or development needs.  

• Contribute to the development, localization, and deployment of metalworking fluid products and technical service offers, ensuring alignment with customer needs, business priorities, product stewardship, and manufacturing capability.  

• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, application guidance, trial reports, case studies, training materials, and knowledge-sharing content for internal teams and customers.  

Skills & Competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree or above in tribology, lubrication engineering, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or another relevant science and engineering discipline. 

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience MWF or a related industry. 

• Strong technical knowledge of metalworking fluids and their application in machining and manufacturing processes, including fluid selection, use, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.  

• Good understanding of machining operations, materials, tooling, equipment, fluid-management practices, and common performance concerns such as tool life, surface finish, corrosion, foaming, residue, and biological stability.  

• Practical experience in customer trials, laboratory and field testing, technical data interpretation, root-cause analysis, and preparation of clear technical recommendations.