Research Engineer, Professional II

Overview:

At Zebra we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customers and partners needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen heard valued and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations their employees and those they serve.

Youll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care aboutlocally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What Were Looking For:

Drive Invention and Innovation. Deliver and shape differentiated offerings for companys Priority markets. Develop new technologies and platforms and translate into new strategic growth opportunities. Highlight promising ways to reposition the business through disruptive breakthroughs.

This role requires the incumbent to be working on-site at our corporate office located at Lincolnshire IL.

• Contribute to scoping experiments to demonstrate idea feasibility and provide rationale for next steps
• Design prepare and execute hands-on experiments material trials and wet chemistry formulations within the R&D laboratory environment to drive innovation demonstrate feasibility and accelerate product development pipelines
• Evaluate and characterize the physical chemical electronic and function properties of materials by designing and conducting analysis and testing in lab environments
• Set up and configure analytical test equipment. Recommend any additional equipment or capability required for job execution.
• Operate calibrate and maintain advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation
• Analyze and interpret complex data document and record results.
• Effectively communicate and present findings and actionable insights to stakeholders as needed
• Contribute to appropriate experimentation and formulations development trials testing and characterization requirements analyses and other tasks to support project needs. Provide rationale for next steps
• Contribute appropriate R&D experimental design trials testing recommendations to support other BU stakeholders and contribute to overall business improvements and growth
• Contribute to experimental and theorical work necessary to support invention disclosure submissions and patent filings
• Maintain an organized and tidy workspace to promote efficiency and a safe environment. Recommend any additional equipment or capability required for job execution. Embrace a diverse and inclusive culture
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Material Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry with 5 years of experience or Masters Degree in Material Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry with no experience.
• Experience in Operating calibrating and maintaining advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Hands-On Lab R&D: Design prepare and physically execute bench-scale experiments material trials and chemical formulations to prove feasibility and accelerate product development.
• Experience in designing preparing and executing hands-on experiments material trials and wet chemistry formulations within the R&D laboratory environment to drive innovation and new product development.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position please contact us at

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Pay Range:

$86080.00 - $129120.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive at a target equal to 10% of base pay in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive including healthcare wellness inclusion networks and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days in addition to the traditional insurances compensation parental leave employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location job-related skills knowledge and experience.

Additionally all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota most other roles the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work adaptable hours Summer Flex Fridays Focus Fridays and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @ email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority