5 Tribology Jobs

We are looking for a motivated engineer with solid technical background to develop computational fluid dynamics model for solid fluid interaction, heat transfer and lubrication. The scope of projects can be adjusted based on the individual s skills we hire, but he/she needs to meet the following qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline. 2+ yrs experience in building physics based models. 2+ years modeling experience with openFOAM, or other open source CFD software. In depth knowledge and advanced course work in computational fluid dynamics, heat & mass transfer. Demonstrated research capability such as publication in reputed engineering journals. Highly motivated to initiate project ideas and see through project deliverables. Passion for innovation. Desirable Qualifications: Prior experience with lubrication and tribology. Knowledge of multiphase flow modeling. Knowledge in rheology, and experience in solving solid-fluid interaction problem. Knowledge of coding using Python.

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group Job Description: The role is embedded in the Product Development team and has numerous touch points with both internal and external customers and is part of the Data Center Agile Squad. In the challenging data center immersion cooling business it is essential to keep up with fast paced developments and driven competition in the market. This competition is represented by both established lubricant competitors, emerging ones stepping up from sub-supplier positions as well as alternative data center designs such as air cooling and direct to chip cooling. The core competence in technical expertise technical trends in this space must be developed to offer coordinated and innovative customers besides working on the intuition-style and experience-based routine trouble shooting-type tasks. Purpose of the role! Take the mission of delivering coordinated solutions to internal/external customers in a safe, reliable, and way with their rich experience in applied technologies and strong expertise of products and services for lubricant engineering industries. Will take various responsibilities as a significant part of bp’s local technical platform and global technology community where bp technology are established and developed to satisfy customers demands at present and in the future. They will be core members of the global Data Center Squad, a multi-functional group passionate about decarbonization industry. Key Results/ Accountabilities from role! Compliance: Ensure daily operations for fulfilling responsibilities manner and conform to bp’s value, code of conduct and internal policies. Product and Formulation: Have deep understanding of existing and evolving products portfolio, characteristics of products, application scenarios and industrial standards which will lead practical and effective solutions. Facilitate deployment of new products: lead/monitor and feedback to global teams on experimental trials; work as a Technologist to ensure that claims are relevant, valid and substantiated for local law and in line with Product Development and Marketing; I delivery of technical presentations for new products; support sales technical teams to present and implement products; support Global and Regional/Local Supply Chain. Be familiar with competitor products and provide advice and insights to support product performance evaluation and establish bp’s products value proposition and claims. Provide product/application advice to sales/customers and product recommendations for existing business and new business opportunities including support for OEM teams and OEM product approval renewals. Support products promotion, introduction, training or communication with internal or external parties. Technical Support and Service Demonstrate skillful practices in handling sophisticated trouble-shooting cases by following methods and using various problem-solving tools. Establish and maintain the working procedures with internal customers as the technical peer and get feedbacks on demands and trends of products, technologies and markets. Build up effective working procedures, schedules and methods to handle routine works, like lab management, stock management, equipment calibration etc. Lead or support cases by offering guide insight, design of experiment or product recommendation to identify root cause/failure mode in customer practices and define solutions to solving cases. Testing in TD/PD lab or 3rd party’s lab will be handled to support Find opportunities and business growth by screening routine technical cases with strategical view and align the technical research with bp’s strategy. Support operation unit and supply chain in handling topics including root cause analysis of quality issue, customer complain communities and play a relevant role for international or cross-region communication. Suggestions to optimize the model, procedure and guidelines to activities and introduce best-practice in bp’s organization to TD team. Provide leadership on the integrity and management of technical data. Project Management Projects in TMS/ODIMS and share valuable ideas which will benefit bp technology competence or business growth. Maintain and update project management documents in regular base. Develop and optimize procedures, approaches, and methodologies to handle various projects in categories of technical research, processing optimization, products upgrading and application studies. Work closely with Global Supply Chain to e.g. localize products in new markets and to improve product quality. Innovation and Engineering Develop TD’s core technology competence by high credits of expertise and research and study on industrial mega-trends, emerging performance demand for lubricants products and competition products in Immersion Cooling space. Develop innovative ideas and solutions to customer based on existing working scope by close collaboration with other functional units within organization or external industrial partners. Supervising advances and development in lubricant techniques and engineering areas with using patent screening, industrial intelligence and association membership. Influences to immersion cooling technology with activities in industrial associations, standardization committees, authorities and academic organizations. Additional Management of other tasks within TD working scope. Support to technical topics in regions Represent bp at Industry Conferences and Customer Events. Experience: Strong capabilities of international and interculture communication in written and oral practices. Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent in Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subject area Ideally hands-on experience in data Centers / IT hardware, immersion cooling or similar fields. Ideally knowledge about the formulation, application and production of lubricants and/or dielectric thermal management fluids. Show management in a detailed approaches. Shown fundamental skills in problem analysis, experiment design, data processing and reporting. Shown broad experience of technical development and technology deployment, especially the capabilities of developing an idea to a solution. Wide connections with industrial partners including companies, institutes and researchers. Shown strong interpersonal skills and experience of working across teams. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Creating new methodologies, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Intellectual Asset Management, Multi-physics modelling, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Raw materials knowledge, Research and development, Rheology, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Technology Management Processes, Testing electric vehicle charging systems, Thought Leadership, Tribology, Vehicle propulsion technologies, Waterfall Model, Writing skills Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. Show more Show less

JOB DIMENSIONS • Responsible for product development activity for industrial oils and mainly for hydraulic oils • Coordination with TCAP team (Lubricant team, Tribology and Analytical team), with OneTech colleagues and the global business line for providing technical solutions based in France. ACTIVITIES ▪ Performs work requests – R&D studies and technical assistance - in the Industrial domains in charge. ▪ Manages and prioritize the daily activities of the technicians and provide regular updates on the work progress to R&D organization and internal clients, taking into accounts all HSEQ requirements. ▪ Ensures quality of the test results and publishes memo/technical notes in a timely manner. ▪ Conducts literature survey to develop expertise and scientific knowledge in new areas. ▪ Brings new/innovative ideas in industrial domains in charge to maintain TE’s leadership position. ▪ Ensures co-ordination with the external labs whenever outsourced activity is required. ▪ Ensures the maintenance, metrology and appropriate follow-up of all equipment’s under his/her responsibility. ▪ Facilitates the development and professional growth of assigned technician(s). ▪ Contributes to the preparation of budget and long term plan of TCAP. ▪ Takes into account and coordinate IP activities for all projects undertaken. ▪ Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals; provides ideas to improve organizational and operational efficiency. Show more Show less

Job Description Role Purpose & Value This Role adds value by . . . improving the prediction accuracy of driveline product performance – with strong focus on endurance life of constant velocity joints – to optimize the process of product size selection. Key Responsibilities Development of calculation approaches (analytical and numerical) to simulate loading conditions for driveline products (focus on constant velocity joints, tripod joints, ball-spline-units) Acquisition of basic knowledge in the field of tribology to identify application limits of driveline products Identification of key influence parameters and tolerances on product performance by simulation and test – especially for endurance, NVH and the transition area between strength and endurance (e.g. rotary fatigue life) Development of test methods – e.g. multi-block program generation under consideration of damage accumulation hypothesis, lubricant and tribological boundary conditions (surface topology, contact stress and relative speed between friction partners) Further development of existing damage models for endurance life prediction Provide technical advice and support for GPCs Documentation: Results documentation in coordination with the Chief Engineer Virtual Prediction & Sizing; Maintenance: Updating and documentation of calculation documents Essential Qualifications & Experience Master degree in Mechanical Engineering (focus on engineering mechanics and tribology) Good knowledge in engineering mechanics and structural integrity Good knowledge in tribology and lubricants Knowledge of reliability engineering and technical statistics Knowledge in Finite Element simulation (advantageous but not mandatory) Knowledge in Multi-Body simulation (advantageous but not mandatory) Basic knowledge in Matlab (advantageous but not mandatory) Ideally minimum 3 years of professional experience Essential Competencies Responsible, target-oriented and pragmatic way of thinking and working Quality-oriented, binding and reliable in communication Ability to self-organize and work in structured manner Ability and willingness to work in international and cross-functional teams Openness for innovations and new ways of working Sensitivity for product reliability requirements Show more Show less

- Experience in Tribology - Experience in Sales of Base Oil, Finished Fluids, Lubricant Additive - Self- motivated and driven by targets - Ready to Travel -The ability negotiate with others Required Candidate profile - Strong communication skills- including both verbal and written communication - Must have good presentation skills - Must have good knowledge of MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel)