Thermal Fluid Testing Engineer

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

To manage the operation of the PG / EG rig test in rig laboratory in support of the development technologists.

To manage the operation of the PG / EG blending test in blending laboratory in support of the development technologists.

The role holder will work under guidance of the Team Leader.

Key Results/ Accountabilities expected from role

- Design / operate rig test for PG / EG coolant. Generate test results to technologists

- Responsible for the development and implementation of new rig test methods and procedures based on the inputs/ requirements from either internal customers (e.g. product development teams, marketing teams...) or external customers (e.g. OEMs, engineering firms, key system or component manufacturers...)
-Must ensure the timely completion and quality of planned rig tests
-Process, report and interpret the testing data in an accurate and appropriate way to product development team and other stakeholders and ensure good documentation
-Must ensure the rig testing laboratory is maintained in good order
-Ensure the spare parts and testing material supply
-Develop and execute the calibration and maintenance plan for the lab
-Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of up to date quality documentation
-Capability to use PowerBI or other software to do data analysis
-Manage and prioritise blending of oils and stability testing as requested by Product
Development Technologists and Team Leader
-Manage storage of incoming raw materials including stock control, QC and MSDS
-Responsible for the implementation and management of laboratory operating procedures e.g. equipment calibration, raw material storage, equipment maintenance responsibilities
-Responsible for conducting blending within the laboratory
-Submission of samples for testing both externally and internally
-Co-ordinate training for new starters and visitors
-Arrange purchase of consumables and new laboratory equipment
-Work closely with the Team Leader and development technologists to ensure application of best laboratory practices, sample handling, lab standards and all HSSE regulations.
-Specific Product Quality accountabilities as detailed on the GLT role cards - Lubes only

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Artificial intelligence, Creating new methodologies, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Influencing, Intellectual Asset Management, Multi-physics modelling, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project 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 {+ 2 more}

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