HP Inc.
Mechanical/Hardware Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States of America · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($110,300) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $116,958. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $145,558 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Hardware Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061) · Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Complexity • Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
- Disclaimer • This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role.
Responsibilities
- Translate industrial design concepts into functional mechanical designs and physical prototypes that can be evaluated by engineering and product teams.
- Use rapid-prototyping techniques, including 3D printing, to quickly produce, test, and refine design concepts.
- Develop mechanical designs for complex video conferencing products, subsystems, enclosures, structural components, and related assemblies.
- Collaborate on complex designs with industrial design, ODMS, and other engineering teams to assess system-level performance and design tradeoffs.
- Apply an iterative development approach by building prototypes, evaluating results, incorporating feedback, and making timely design improvements.
- Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on mechanical and thermal design and development.
- Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards
- Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the mechanical and thermal design organization.
- Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.
- Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in engineering design and solutions, implementation across hardware development lifecycle, or a related field.
Requirements
- Use 3D CAD design proficiency to create and manage system architectures and assemblies.
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Nice to have
- Preferred Certifications
Skills
- It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc.
Compensation
- The pay range for this role is 110,300.00 - 159,950.00 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only).
- Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
- The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting.
Equal opportunity
- Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ty 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,
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