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Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Printing Solutions, Software

Product Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$40,000–$50,000 /yrPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

material science
stress-strain relationships
thermal properties
material selection
CAD tools
component placement
constrained form factors
tolerance analysis
tolerance stacks
manufacturing processes

Nice to have

hardware product design
internship
consumer electronics
contract manufacturers
FATP
final assembly

Role summary

HP IQ's Hardware Design team seeks a Product Design Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This role involves materializing product vision into manufacturable hardware systems, collaborating with Industrial Design, System Software, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing. Responsibilities include mechanical and systems integration, CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, working with contract manufacturers, and hands-on prototyping. Essential qualifications include a solid understanding of material science, CAD proficiency, familiarity with tolerance analysis and manufacturing processes, and experience with PCB integration. The role requires resourcefulness and self-direction in ambiguous, prototype-heavy environments. Preferred skills include prior hardware product design experience, communication with contract manufacturers, and exposure to design of experiments.

Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About The Role

HP IQ's Hardware Design team is responsible for materializing product vision into manufacturable hardware systems. Working closely with Industrial Design, System Software, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing partners, this role drives the design and integration of complete hardware products from early architecture and prototype phases through production ramp. The position offers the opportunity to own the mechanical and systems integration challenges that transform concepts into shipping products.

What You Might Do

Collaborate with Industrial Design to translate product vision into mechanical design, enclosure layout, and form factor feasibility

Integrate multiple subsystems (microphone, speaker, antenna, battery, PCB, sensors, buttons) into a cohesive hardware architecture

Produce CAD models, component placement studies, and tolerance analysis to guide manufacturing

Work with contract manufacturers and vendors to validate design feasibility, manage drawing releases, and troubleshoot production issues

Participate in hands-on prototype builds, design validation, and iterative refinement across development cycles

Apply design of experiments methodology to validate material selection, assembly processes, and design assumptions

Collaborate with Electrical Engineering on PCB layout, flexible PCB integration, and component placement constraints

Define assembly processes, fixturing strategies, and datuming schemes to ensure manufacturability

Own design documentation including 2D drawings, specifications, and design rationale for internal and vendor communication

Essential Qualifications

Solid understanding of material science fundamentals including stress-strain relationships, thermal properties, and material selection rationale

Proficiency with CAD tools and component placement within constrained form factors

Familiarity with tolerance analysis, tolerance stacks, and design for manufacturability principles

Experience or demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, CNC machining, extrusion, and assembly processes

Experience with PCB design, flexible PCB, or electrical component integration

Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, prototype-heavy environments; resourcefulness and self-direction essential

Strong communication skills with ability to partner across Industrial Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams

Comfort with hands-on prototyping, lab work, and iterative design refinement

Demonstrated ability to work without extensive documentation or rigid structure; thrives in startup-like, fast-moving environments

Preferred Skills

Minimum 1-2 years of hardware product design or related experience; prior internship at a consumer electronics company is preferred

Experience communicating with contract manufacturers or FATP (final assembly) partners

Exposure to design of experiments (DOE) or design validation methodologies

Portfolio demonstrating complete hardware projects from design through prototype or production

Experience with assembly process design, datuming, and fixturing

Familiarity with cross-functional product development from concept through production ramp

Hourly Pay Range: $40.00–$50.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

2027 Internship Program Dates: May/June–August/September 2027. Final dates will be based on student schedules.

Compensation & 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 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

11 paid holidays

Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

Why HP IQ?

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

Innovative WorkHelp shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.

Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.

Meaningful Impact Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.

Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.

Forward-Thinking CultureWe learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together.

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