Research Engineer 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.

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

• Contribute to scoping experiments to demonstrate idea feasibility and provide rationale for next steps.
• 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, and recommendations to support other BU stakeholders and contribute to overall business improvements and growth.
• Contribute to experimental and theoretical 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.

• Bachelor’s (BS)/Master’s (MS) Degree in Science or a similar discipline.
• Work experience:
  
  5+ years (BS only) or 1+ year in a related field.

• Independent, self-starter, curious, problem solver, analytical, collaborative.
• 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.
• RFID or wireless communication skills.
• PPE in R&D lab as needed per activity (may include safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, gloves, etc.).

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing, or pulling.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers.
• Operating machinery or power tools occasionally.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (high or low).
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Noisy environments.
• Other hazardous conditions such as vibrations, uneven ground surfaces, or dust and fumes.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (some flexibility).

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, 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 workp

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). https://-

$86,080.00 – $ Annual.

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 includes comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. Additional benefits may include community service days, insurance, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program, and paid time off offerings depending on your location.

Work‑life balance and wellbeing are supported through flexible arrangements, hybrid work options, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual company‑wide well‑being day.