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ProgramOur 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!
Job Summary:
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.
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.
Education and Experience:
RequiredCurrently 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.
Knowledge and Skills:
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.
PayThe pay range for this position is $45to $52 per hour (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
BenefitsReview HP US benefits: https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c07065756
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
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
13 paid holidays
15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)
Job AdministrationSchedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
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