Chemical Engineer / Chemist Postdoctoral Intern

HP; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

HP invites talented PhD candidates to join a 12-week paid summer internship focused on ink chemistry and materials engineering. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and supplier teams to run experiments, analyze data, assess risks, and propose solutions.

The internship emphasizes ink formulation, product quality, and manufacturing scalability, with opportunities to contribute to tech-driven projects and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Must be enrolled full time at an accredited university.
• No more than 24 months of prior work experience related to the internship.
• Able to obtain US work authorization in 2027; no future sponsorship required.
• Experience with pigment chemistry, polymers, colloids, or nanoparticle suspensions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and reformulate inks to meet performance 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.

Skills

Ink formulation

Experimental design

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Excel & PowerPoint

AI tools

Education

PhD student in Chemistry/Engineering/Materials Science

Full-time enrolled at accredited university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

About Us

Innovation 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.

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 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 Required

• Currently 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.

Pay

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: 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 Administration

Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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”

HP is an equal opportunity employer: https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08129225

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