Mechanical Engineer

HP•Corvallis, OR

20d•$93,400 - $143,800

About The Position

HP’s Specialty Printing and Technology Solutions business unit applies HP printing technology to OEMs across markets including product identification, labels, transactions, postage, mail addressing, and life sciences. Its engineering organization develops specialty inks, printheads, enablers, and imaging solutions. Within the Life Science Dispense business, HP develops and sells dispensing products using its inkjet printing technology. The Mechanical Engineer will join a core group of design engineers developing new products and technology. The role covers product layout and component or subsystem design, early prototyping, assembly tools and methods, and development of production-ready solutions through established product-development processes. Work takes place in a fast-paced, lean, collaborative environment, and may change as needs evolve. Depending on the assignment, the engineer may lead technical work for product design, test tools, or assembly tooling. This can include defining technical metrics and specifications, assigning work to supporting engineers, developing and tracking milestones, and establishing integration across internal teams and external or ODM partners. The engineer will drive issue resolution and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a proven record demonstrating product design and analysis capabilities.
Typically 4 or more years of product development or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Experience designing electromechanical components, electronic enclosures, mechanical assemblies, structural elements, fluid systems, and/or optical components.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and joining technologies, such as injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and related joining methods, as well as mechanical properties of materials.
Experience with mechanical and fluid systems analysis, such as tolerances, stress and strain, and thermal calculations using modeling tools.
Proficiency with CAD.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), high-volume manufacturing methods, and design for reliability.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external or ODM partners across organizations and geographies, and willingness to travel as needed.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts, tradeoffs, and status to partners and senior stakeholders.
Growth mindset, creativity, and comfort operating in a start-up-like environment within a larger organization.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency with CoCreate/OneSpace Designer.
Knowledge of microfluidics, FAB processes, final assembly methods, and phase-gate product development processes; these are highly valued depending on the role.
Mentorship opportunities may be available depending on level and assignment.

Responsibilities

Design components, subsystems, and portions of engineering solutions for mechanical, electrical, optical, and fluidic systems.
Create CAD designs, including product layouts and detailed part and assembly designs.
Develop specifications and manage technical interfaces and boundaries between systems and subsystems.
Plan and execute, or implement established, testing and validation methods covering form, fit, and function; tolerances; shock and vibration; EMI; safety; reliability; thermal generation; and system power measurements.
Own components and subsystems through early technology development, from conception and prototyping through experimentation and maturation into production-ready solutions.
Support development of assembly tools, assembly methods, and process flows in internal labs and at outsourced or ODM integration partner manufacturing sites.
Collaborate across teams, geographies, and external or ODM partners to integrate designs.
Track and resolve technical issues, and communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-functional partners.
As applicable, lead technical work direction for product design, test tools, or assembly tooling; define metrics and specifications, assign work, track milestones, and establish integration forums or structures.
Provide regular status updates to senior stakeholders.