Advanced Materials Engineer/Specialist

About Aramco

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations-spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. Our responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not just to the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world and are amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Materials Engineer/Specialist. The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge and a strong technical background in the manufacturing of advanced materials such as Carbon Fiber, Carbon Fiber Composites, Graphite, Carbon Nanotubes, and Graphene. The candidate should also have experience in developing products and technologies based on these materials and their applications across key sectors including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Automotive, and Building and Construction. Candidates must possess good communication skills and be comfortable working both independently and with cross-departmental teams to disrupt the nonmetallic businesses and facilitate the global adoption of carbon materials.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide consultation, review new advanced materials technology and introduce qualified products across key sectors including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Automotive, and Building and Construction
2. Support corporate carbon materials strategies, develop technology roadmaps, link participants in the innovation ecosystem, and form new business partnerships
3. Create new specifications and update existing standards, procedures, and best practices
4. Perform technical assessment of new materials/products vendor facilities, their qualification, and approval
5. Lead or participate in specialized tasks such as low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing technology development, selection of CF materials and related products across different sectors; support acquisition and venture capital, value engineering teams, organizational improvement teams, etc.
6. Support research and pilot projects to enhance carbon materials applications
7. Act as a professional mentor to developing specialists and young engineers
8. Demonstrate excellent technical writing and presentation skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Degree preferred)
• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience as an engineer in the field of advanced materials, specifically in Carbon Fiber, Carbon Fiber Composites, Graphite, Carbon Nanotubes, and Graphene
• Excellent knowledge in manufacturing of advanced materials, development of products and technologies based on these materials and their applications, qualification and testing, consultation, operation, technical support, and technology management
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and networking skills
• Affiliation with professional societies is highly desirable such as ASME, API, ISO, NACE with In-depth knowledge in International Engineering Standards and Specifications

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities we offer and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. As a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical, and environmental challenges, and we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs, one of the largest in the world.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education: Bachelor of Technology/Engineering
Gender: nm
Nationality: Any Nationality