Title: Electrical/Hardware Engineering Intern Location: Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America Posted Date: 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z Department: Administration Work Location: onsite
Job Description: Electrical/Hardware Engineering InternDescription -Job DescriptionThis 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). About UsInnovation 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. The Program: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!Job SummaryThis 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.ResponsibilitiesFormulate 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 fieldMust 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 SkillsInk formulation or materials formulation.Experimental design and data analysis.Change management and risk mitigation.Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.AI-assisted productivity and analytical tools.We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you. HP is an equal opportunity employer: The 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. Benefits: · Review HP US benefits: · 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) · The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job -AdministrationSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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