Product Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

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

As a Product Design Engineering Intern at HP IQ, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and design to help develop groundbreaking devices that redefine how people interact with technology. You’ll collaborate with industrial designers, hardware engineers, and interaction designers to transform ideas into functional prototypes and production-ready components. From 3D CAD modeling to hands-on prototyping, you’ll play a key role in exploring concepts, solving complex engineering challenges, and iterating designs until they’re ready for the real world. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn from a world-class team and contribute to products that push the boundaries of what’s possible.

2026 Internship Program Dates: May/June-August/September 2026. Final dates based on student schedule.

What You Might Do

• Collaborate with Product Design (PD) and Industrial Design (ID) teams to conceptualize, design, and build prototypes that quickly validate ideas
• Use 3D CAD software (NX preferred) to model parts, components, and assemblies for a new consumer device
• Create detailed 2D drawings for fabrication and work closely with vendor partners to ensure accuracy and quality
• Design and run experiments, applying technical analysis to guide design decisions
• Work with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, and design) to bring concepts from ideation to execution
• Participate in design reviews, presenting work to both technical and non-technical audiences for feedback and iteration

Essential Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Product Design Engineering
• Experience using 3D CAD (NX preferred) to design mechanical components and assemblies
• Passion and experience in building and prototyping
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to present to a large technical and non-technical audience

Preferred Skills

• Experience building consumer products
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and scalable manufacturing processes
• Experience with machine tools and prototyping equipment (e.g., 3D printers, laser cutters, mills)
• Experience in industrial design, human interaction design, or graphic design

We request that you submit a presentation (Keynote, PDF, or Figma preferred) featuring examples of your work, along with any passion projects that you feel represent you as a designer. We're particularly interested in seeing your process and how you think through problems, even if the projects are unfinished or experimental.

Salary Range: $45-$48/per hour

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)
• 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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