Ink Chemist

Hp Iq; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to US

Job summary

HP Ink Chemist in Singapore focuses on developing and qualifying ink formulations for HP Large Format Production platforms. You will work with chemists and product/process engineers to ensure ink quality, qualify materials, and support new product introductions.

The ideal candidate has a chemistry-related degree and at least 3 years in a high‑tech manufacturing or R&D setting, with strong problem solving, analytical skills and teamwork. Occasional travel to the US may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree in chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years in a high technology manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry concepts, laboratory procedures, and problem solving.
• Experience with designing chemical formulations and production tooling.
• Ability to communicate architectures, formulations, and proposals to management.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge and contribute to the Ink Plant in Tuas, Singapore.
• Qualify raw materials, process/formulation changes, and new product introductions.
• Understand materials, processes, and equipment interactions affecting ink chemistry.
• Collaborate with engineers on ink characterization, margins study, and FMEA/HAZOP.
• Develop models and procedures to improve HP inks and interactions with printheads.
• Define test plans to evaluate formulations and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis with product/process engineers for ink quality issues.
• Work with material/product engineers on raw materials qualification and investigations.
• Participate in the ink chemist community and external development partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Material Engineering

Job description

Ink 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.

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Job -

Engineering

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (Singapore)

Travel -

Relocation -

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