Chemical Engineer

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HP Advanced Compute Solutions (www.hp.com/workstations) is a high-performance, high-integrity, and customer focused organization seeking motivated and talented engineers and scientists with a passion for technology and innovation to anticipate, explore, and accelerate the most powerful computing experiences.

This position is for a Chemist/Chemical Engineer and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a materials lab, analyzing materials used in electronic products, and developing test protocols for new materials and technologies. The selected candidate will be part of a Materials Science Lab responsible for quality and reliability assessments, failure analysis, restricted substance testing, and materials analysis support across all of HP.

As a Specialist level Chemist/Chemical Engineer in Advanced Compute Solutions, you will:

• Provide materials analysis and failure analysis services on all HP products and their sub-systems as required.

• Analyze materials using chemical and mechanical test and analysis equipment.

• Perform chemical sample preparations including cross-sections, component teardown, liquid extractions using solvents, etc.

• Analyze component composition using a variety of materials analysis equipment including but not limited to: GCMS, FTIR, SEM/EDS, Microscopy, Instron, Real-time X-ray, TGA/DSC, and basic chemistry tools.

• Write reports and document results from lab assignments, including reviewing reports from other team members.

• Create Standard Operating Procedures for various types of lab equipment.

• Train others on various tools and techniques.

• Partner with other strategic technologists and product planners to design and enable analysis of future products.

Are you a high performer? We are looking for an individual with:

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or significant experience in a related technical field.

• 2+ years of experience working in a materials analysis lab.

• Independent judgment to develop plans and criteria for setting and achieving objectives.

• Extreme curiosity to understand and predict where technologies are heading in our future.

• Proven ability to manage time effectively and lead multiple projects simultaneously across businesses.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.

Impact & Scope
• Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.

Complexity
• Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is 90,100.00- 130,650.00 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.