Electrical/Hardware Engineering Intern

HP•Corvallis, OR

2d•$45 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is intended for conversion to a full-time role that will not offer work authorization sponsorship in the future (full-time conversion pending performance evaluation post internship and available headcount). Interested candidates must be currently eligible to work in the US AND must not require work authorization sponsorship in the future. HP, Inc. will not provide any assistance or sign documentation in support of immigration sponsorship including Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT). Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators, and entrepreneurs around the globe. HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze. Our future success depends on the innovation and fresh ideas students bring to HP, Inc. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to join us, across the different organizations that make us HP, inc. Our intern program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, give you an opportunity to make an impact, have some fun, and meet great people along the way. Join us for a 12-week paid summer internship designed to let you apply your classroom learnings to real world challenges. Our internships have a thoughtful balance of networking, executive speakers, community involvement, big meaty projects (no paper filing here!) and fun! This internship supports ink chemistry and materials engineering projects related to ink formulation, product quality, manufacturing scalability, and supply assurance. The intern will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and supplier teams to conduct experiments, analyze technical data, assess risks, and recommend solutions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
Must be enrolled full time at an accredited university.
Has no more than 24 months of prior work experience professionally related to the intern requisition they are applying to (not including internships, teaching assistance, research work, or military experience).
Able to obtain work authorization in the United States in 2027, and not require sponsorship in the future.
Academic, laboratory, or research experience involving pigment chemistry, polymers, colloids, or nanoparticle suspensions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Ink formulation or materials formulation.
Experimental design and data analysis.
Change management and risk mitigation.
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
AI-assisted productivity and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

Formulate and reformulate inks to meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and supply requirements.
Design, conduct, and analyze experiments involving pigments, polymers, colloids, and nanoparticle suspensions.
Support the scale-up and transfer of formulations from R&D to manufacturing.
Evaluate material changes, quality concerns, and potential supply risks.
Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional R&D and manufacturing teams.
Document experimental results and communicate technical findings and recommendations.
Use data analysis, project management, and AI-assisted tools to support project execution.