Circularity Innovation Engineer

HP•Spring, TX

1d•$116,150 - $182,400•Remote

About The Position

Leads the end-to-end engineering, innovation, and deployment of circularity solutions across HP products and packaging, with a primary focus on packaging transformation, recycled and renewable materials, electronics, reuse, repair, takeback, and circular economy systems. Drives execution of HP’s circular economy strategy by integrating circularity into product design, supply chain operations, and digital data systems. This role contributes to HP’s long-term circularity ambition aligned to internal 2030 and 2040 management frameworks, enabling scalable, compliant, and high-impact sustainability outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Packaging, Environmental, or related)
8–12+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in: Circular economy and sustainable materials, Packaging engineering and/or materials science, Recycled and/or renewable materials integration
Experience working across global supply chains
Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
Experience in electronics, manufacturing, or consumer hardware
Knowledge of EU CSRD / ESRS, Ecolabels (EPEAT, TCO, Blue Angel)
Experience with Digital transformation and data systems, Lifecycle assessment (LCA), Circular services (reuse, refurbishment, ITAD)
Familiarity with Sustainably sourced renewable materials and certifications, Advanced recycling technologies and critical raw materials

Responsibilities

Lead development and deployment of renewable and recyclable packaging solutions
Replace single-use plastics with fiber-based, molded fiber, and bio-based materials
Optimize packaging design for performance, cost, and lifecycle impact
Ensure compliance with global requirements (e.g., EPR frameworks, California SB54, and EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR))
Increase integration of Post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR), recycled metals and critical materials, renewable materials (e.g., bio-based, fiber-based) that are responsibly sourced and certified, Closed-loop and ocean-bound materials
Ensure renewable materials meet responsible sourcing standards (e.g., FSC, RSPO, or equivalent), lifecycle performance, recyclability, and compliance requirements
Support qualification and scaling of high recycled and renewable content materials
Drive supplier engagement and certification for sustainable material sourcing
Embed circularity principles into product design: Durability, modularity, repairability, upgradeability, Disassembly and recyclability
Partner with R&D teams to influence product architecture and material choices
Align product design with ecolabels and sustainability standards
Advance lifecycle extension strategies: Repair and refurbishment systems, Device life extension and reuse programs, Reverse supply chain optimization
Scale reuse of products and components across HP portfolios
Integrate reuse into sustainability metrics and operational models
Partner with digital and data teams to advance enterprise data platform and system of record, packaging and product data source, Personal Systems sustainability reporting and data integration, Print sustainability reporting and data integration, Near real-time part and BOM-level sustainability reporting
Improve data accuracy, traceability, and auditability, BOM-level material transparency
Support compliance with EU CSRD / ESRS circular economy reporting
Enable data-driven decision-making, reporting, and audit readiness
Lead collaboration across Engineering (R&D), Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Engage suppliers to drive circular and renewable material innovation
Contribute to external partnerships and industry initiatives
Drive end-to-end execution from material sourcing → design → product → reverse supply chain

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave