Printhead Mechanical Designer
Core
Design, develop, and qualify printhead components, assemblies, and interfaces for HP printing products to ensure reliability, manufacturability, and print quality.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (printhead)
Builds
Printhead hardware, fluidic systems, and mechanical assemblies for consumer and industrial printing
Domain
Consumer electronics / Industrial printing / Mechanical engineering
Required skills
3D CAD modeling, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, injection molding, materials selection, fluidic system design, DFM/DFA/DFR principles, problem-solving (FMEA/DOE), cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Printhead design experience, fluidic interface expertise, tooling qualification, NPI lifecycle management, statistical analysis
Technologies
3D CAD, GD&T, FMEA, DOE, injection molding tools
Responsibilities
Design printhead bodies, lids, fluid-delivery features, and seals; create 3D models and engineering drawings; conduct tolerance analyses and fit assessments; collaborate with fluidics, electrical, and manufacturing teams; support prototype builds and validation testing; optimize parts for cost and yield; drive continuous improvement in design and manufacturing.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC