College Intern - Packaging Engineering

HP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Singapore invites applications for a College Intern - Packaging Engineering role focused on supporting the design and development of packaging solutions for Ink Supplies products. Under the guidance of experienced packaging engineers, you will help create concepts, specifications, drawings, and documentation while participating in validation and qualification activities.

You will collect and analyze test data, prepare reports for engineering review, and contribute to cost reduction,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or related.
• Able to commit for a 5-6 months full time internship, starting in January 2027.
• Previous internship, academic project, or laboratory experience related to packaging, product development, manufacturing, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of packaging solutions for Ink Supplies products under guidance of packaging engineers.
• Assist in creating packaging concepts, specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Participate in packaging validation and qualification activities, including testing for form, fit, function, shock, vibration, compression, and environmental performance.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data; prepare reports and recommendations for engineering review.
• Support packaging cost reduction, sustainability, and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or related

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

AutoCAD

TOPS

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Description -

• Support the design and development of packaging solutions for Ink Supplies products under the guidance of experienced packaging engineers.
• Assist in creating packaging concepts, specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Participate in packaging validation and qualification activities, including testing for form, fit, function, shock, vibration, compression, and environmental performance.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data; prepare reports and recommendations for engineering review.
• Support packaging cost reduction, sustainability, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Assist with qualification builds, manufacturing trials, and packaging implementation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, and NPI teams, to support project objectives.
• Conduct research on packaging materials, emerging technologies, industry trends, and sustainability opportunities.
• Maintain engineering documentation, packaging specifications, and project records.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to engineering teams as appropriate.

What a College Intern - Packaging Engineering does at HP:

• Support the design and development of packaging solutions for Ink Supplies products under the guidance of experienced packaging engineers.
• Assist in creating packaging concepts, specifications, drawings, and documentation.
• Participate in packaging validation and qualification activities, including testing for form, fit, function, shock, vibration, compression, and environmental performance.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data; prepare reports and recommendations for engineering review.
• Support packaging cost reduction, sustainability, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Assist with qualification builds, manufacturing trials, and packaging implementation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, and NPI teams, to support project objectives.
• Conduct research on packaging materials, emerging technologies, industry trends, and sustainability opportunities.
• Maintain engineering documentation, packaging specifications, and project records.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to engineering teams as appropriate.

Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or related.
• Able to commit for a 5-6 months full time internship, starting in January 2027.
• Previous internship, academic project, or laboratory experience related to packaging, product development, manufacturing, or testing.
• Basic understanding of packaging design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Interest in sustainability, circular economy principles, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize data, perform analysis, and draw practical conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD, TOPS, or similar) is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and apply engineering fundamentals in a real-world setting.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and attention to detail.

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HP is a Human Capital Partner – we commit to human capital development and adopting progressive workplace practices in Singapore.

Job -

Administration

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (Singapore)

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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