Ink Chemist

Your tasks

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.

Requirements

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.

Other

• Will be working in partnership with San Diego team on the deliverables hence, ability to travel to US for short periods when required.