Basestocks Synthetics & Intermediates Technologist - AdvancedVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of lubricant formulation, Base Stocks, and Synthetic product applications
• Understanding of lubricant performance specifications and testing
• Ability to design and interpret experiments using scientific method principles
• Familiarity with intellectual property considerations and best practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse technical and commercial teams
• Ability to translate technical insights into business value and customer solutions
• Skill in identifying market trends, competitive developments, and application requirements
• B.S. Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 5+ years of experience in lubricants value chains (required)
• M.S. or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (preferred)

What you’ll do

• Serve as a global technical expert in formulation using Base Stocks and Synthetic products
• Partner with marketing, commercial, and application development teams to demonstrate product performance
• Provide technical leadership that strengthens competitive positioning and supports business growth
• Act as a primary technical contact for internal stakeholders, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and industry partners
• Provide global formulation expertise for Base Stocks & Synthetics products and applications
• Support application development teams with product proof‑of‑performance and value‑in‑use guidance
• Advise on formulation questions and base stock molecule selection
• Manage technical communications with OEMs in collaboration with Finished Lubricants and Marketing colleagues
• Bring external insights on trends, competitive offerings, technology developments, and regulations
• Identify and champion new business opportunities and product application growth areas
• Influence strategic direction for Base Stocks & Synthetics product applications
• Support sales and marketing with technical tools, insights, and customer-facing materials
• Deliver innovative, value‑added formulation and application support
• Provide input on proof‑of‑performance needs for Base Stocks and Synthetics
• Identify technical trends across customers, industry, and competition to guide development priorities
• Implement best practices, toolkits, and work processes to maximize business value
• Develop sales tools to support product positioning and integrated value capture
• Identify needs for application/testing capability upgrades
• Monitor competitive activity and market segmentation
• Engage with Principal Engineer on Patent Infringement Risk Assessment reviews and Intellectual Property (IP) strategy, as needed
• Serve as custodian for product integrity process documents and ensure compliance with product integrity and product quality standards
• Mentor team members across Base Stocks & Synthetics organizations
• Collaborate with regional and global technology market facing teams to develop optimized offers
• Provide technical mentorship to early‑career team members
• Interface with Finished Lubricants Technology principal experts

About the position

About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together . ExxonMobil in the Czech Republic Established in 2004, a diverse, multinational and friendly environment is what you will discover in ExxonMobil Czech Republic with 1200+ employees from over 80 countries. Diverse and engaged organization with unrivaled opportunities for personal and professional growth via job-rotations, trainings, free language courses and collaboration on international projects await you. Proudly awarded as LGBT Friendly and Top Responsible Company for Women.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and monthly lunch allowance on top of a competitive base salary
• Financial security benefits including pension plan contribution (up to 4.5%), life insurance, and income protection
• Cafeteria plan with flexible benefit options such as Multisport card
• 25 days of vacation (with additional days based on seniority) and compensation for public holidays falling on weekends
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving from abroad
• Employee support programs and family-oriented initiatives
• Wellness programs including fitness activities, ergonomic support, and health initiatives
• Opportunities for professional growth through training, mentoring, language development, and tuition assistance