Interactive Design Engineer - HPIQ

Interactive Design Engineer - HPIQDescription -About The RoleAs a Product Design Engineer at HP IQ, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and design to develop groundbreaking devices that redefine how people interact with technology. You’ll collaborate closely with industrial designers, hardware engineers, and interaction designers to transform ideas into functional prototypes and production-ready designs.From 3D CAD modeling and hands-on prototyping to engineering analysis and design validation, you’ll help solve complex mechanical challenges and drive designs from early concepts toward production. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering work while learning from an experienced, multidisciplinary team and contributing to products that push the boundaries of what’s possible.What You Might DoDesign mechanical parts, components, and assemblies for new consumer devices using 3D CAD (NX)Create detailed 2D engineering drawings, define specifications and tolerances, and work closely with overseas vendor partners to ensure accuracy and qualityDesign and run experiments, applying engineering analysis and test results to guide design decisionsEvaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and design tradeoffs to develop robust and scalable solutionsWork cross-functionally with hardware, software, industrial design, and other engineering teams to bring concepts from ideation through development Conceptualize, design, and build prototypes that quickly validate ideasParticipate in design reviews, clearly communicating design decisions, technical analysis, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiencesBuild, test, troubleshoot, and iterate prototypes to identify issues and improve product performance, reliability, and user experienceWork with manufacturing and vendor partners to iterate designs and support the transition from prototype to productionEssential QualificationsRecently completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Product Design Engineering, or a related technical fieldExperience using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred) to design mechanical components and assembliesHands-on experience building, prototyping, and testing mechanical designsStrong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principlesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to open-ended design challengesAbility to communicate technical concepts and present work effectively to both technical and non-technical audiencesAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary product development environmentPreferred SkillsExperience developing consumer products through internships, academic projects, research, personal projects, or professional experienceKnowledge of a variety of materials and scalable manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, or additive manufacturingExperience with machine tools and prototyping equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, mills, and lathesFamiliarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA)Experience designing and executing mechanical tests or experiments and analyzing the resulting dataExposure to working with suppliers, manufacturers, or fabrication partnersExperience or interest in industrial design, human interaction design, or graphic designSalary Range: $107,400-$155,700Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)Job -SoftwareSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)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"SummaryLocation: San Francisco, California, United States of AmericaType: Full time