Ink Chemist

Hewlett Packard Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Co. in Singapore is seeking an Ink Chemist to support the Tuas Ink Plant. You will work with a team of chemists and engineers to ensure ink quality, qualify raw materials, and drive formulation changes for HP inks used in large format production.

The role requires a chemistry or materials science background and at least 3 years in a high-tech manufacturing or R&D setting, with strong analytical skills and cross-team collaboration. Occasional travel to the US may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a high technology manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to communicate across geographies and functions.
• Willingness to travel to the US for short periods when required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge and provide ongoing engineering contributions to the Ink Plant in Tuas, Singapore.
• Ensure product quality and availability; qualify raw materials and formulation changes.
• Collaborate with product/process engineers for ink characterization and margins studies.
• Develop models and analytical procedures to understand HP inks and interactions with printheads.
• Define and implement test plans to evaluate formulations and resolve issues.
• Work with engineers on root cause analysis of ink quality issues and with material engineers on raw materials qualification.

Skills

Chemistry

Lab techniques

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Chemistry degree

Materials Science degree

Tools

HPLC/GC

Spectroscopy

Job description

Ink ChemistWe use cookies (or similar technologies) to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. By clicking \"Accept \", you agree to this and the sharing of information (What data we collect) about your use of our site with our affiliates & partners. Please find out more about Use of cookies.### Ink ChemistApply: Singapore, South West, Singapore: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 3169874Ink Chemist**Description -****What an Ink Chemist does at HP?** • Acquire knowledge and provide on-going Engineering contributions to the Ink Plant in Tuas, Singapore. The Inks we manufacture are used in HP Large Format Production platforms. • Will be part of a team consisting of chemists and product/process/equipment/writing system engineers, with the responsibilities to ensure product quality & availability, qualify raw materials/process/formulation changes and new product introductions. • Acquire knowledge on Ink Chemistry from raw materials to finished ink product.• Understand materials, process, and equipment interactions on the resultant chemistry of finished product and ink chemistry requirements for printing performance.• Collaborate with product/process engineers for ink characterization/margins study, product FMEA and process HAZOP.• Be proficient and/or develop models and analytical procedures to further the understanding and performance of HP inks and interactions with printhead, supplies and media.• Define and implement chemical and process analysis and test plans to evaluate formulations and resolve manufacturing issues.• Work with product/process engineers on root cause analysis on issues with regards to quality of the inks.• Work with material/product engineers on raw materials qualification and issue investigation.• Participates as a member of ink chemist community and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions.• Will be working in partnership with San Diego team on the deliverables hence, ability to travel to US for short periods when required. **Individual who does well in this role in HP, usually possess:** • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Material Engineering & related field.• At least 3 years of experience in a high technology manufacturing or R&D environment.• Experienced with and understanding of chemistry concepts, practices, and laboratory procedures.• Proven strong problem solving, analytical skill & growth mindset.• Strong understanding and experience in designing chemical formulations and processes and associated production tooling and processes.• Ability to effectively communicate process architectures and product formulations, design proposals and negotiate options at management level.• Possesses strong teamwork and ability to collaborate, communicate across geographies, levels, and functions. HP is a Human Capital Partner – we commit to human capital development and adopting progressive workplace practices in Singapore.#LI-POST**Job -**Engineering**Schedule -**Full time**Shift -**No shift premium (Singapore)**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\"