Grease Product Development Expert

About Us

At Exxon Mobil, 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 pride in what we do and what we stand for.

Exxon Mobil'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.

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.

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.

• 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
• Work 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

We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional who can thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

• 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 of 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…