Senior Embedded Engineer (Castrol)

Job category

Research & Technology

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ111955

Entity

Customers & Products

Job Family Group

Research & Technology Group

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

We’re looking for a hands‑on, technically strong Senior Embedded Engineer to help drive our lubricant and fluids development work with Jaguar Land Rover. This role sits at the heart of our technical partnership, working day‑to‑day with JLR engineers while staying closely connected to our Castrol Technology Centre team in Pangbourne.

We work best with people who enjoy solving real engineering problems, building strong relationships, and keeping complex projects moving with clarity and purpose.

What we do in this role

We lead and coordinate lubricant development projects, making sure plans are clear, actions are tracked, and progress is reported in a structured way.
We manage test data end‑to‑end — choosing the right platform, keeping results updated, analysing trends, and turning findings into clear summaries.
We represent Castrol within JLR’s engineering teams, building collaborative relationships, sharing technical insight, and keeping information flowing smoothly between both organisations.
We act as a bridge for knowledge transfer, bringing JLR’s needs, challenges and future opportunities back into Castrol.
We set up and run oil analysis frameworks for development programmes, durability testing and field samples, and maintain a reliable database of results.
We support our OEM Liaison Manager by engaging with key stakeholders across Castrol and JLR to identify new lubricant and fluid development opportunities aligned with the partnership’s goals.

Where we work

This role is based at the Castrol Technology Centre in Pangbourne, with regular travel (up to two days a week) to JLR sites including Whitley (Coventry), Gaydon and EMPC (Wolverhampton).

What makes this role challenging and rewarding

We spend two to three days a week embedded within JLR, so we need strong technical confidence in lubricants, tribology, and internal combustion engine systems to support day‑to‑day conversations and decisions.
We act as the link between two organisations, balancing priorities, expectations, and confidentiality.
We work with proprietary information from both partners, so we stay highly aware of IP boundaries and data security at all times.
We handle sensitive engineering data, and we treat all information as confidential under existing contracts and Statements of Work.

What we bring to the table

Essential experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent.
Strong experience in the automotive or lubricants industry.
Deep understanding of lubricants, tribology, and powertrain systems, especially internal combustion engines.
A structured, organised working style with strong attention to detail.
Confidence working independently and managing confidential IP and data.
Clear communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal.
A track record of building relationships across global teams and multiple sites.
A collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a wider team.
Solid experience with Microsoft Office 365.

Desirable

A higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
Experience as a lead engineer in engine lubrication systems.

HSSE & Compliance

We follow Castrol and JLR HSSE rules for office safety, personal safety, travel, and cyber security. Full training is provided. We also complete required training in areas such as IP, Export Control, manual handling, and JLR/Castrol Ethics & Compliance.

How we work together

We value openness, collaboration, and shared problem‑solving. We build trust by communicating clearly, respecting confidentiality, and staying aligned with the partnership’s goals. We look for people who enjoy working across organisational boundaries and who thrive in technically complex environments.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

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Travel Requirement

Up to 50% 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}

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.

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.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.

Disclaimer

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.