R&D Research Engineer II — Electronics & RF Innovations

Zebra-Technologies; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Learning & development

Parental leave

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a seasoned Electrical/Mechatronics engineer to lead hands-on R&D in Morris Plains, NJ. You will design, run, and evaluate bench-scale experiments, material trials, and chemical formulations to accelerate product development and validate new technologies.

The role requires RF/antenna design exposure, PCB schematic capture experience, and proficiency with advanced lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical with a related minor.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design.
• RF/antenna design exposure (NFC, UHF RFID, BLE, WiFi).
• Operate and maintain advanced analytical lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and physically execute bench-scale experiments and material trials in the R&D lab.
• Evaluate material properties, analyze data, and present insights to stakeholders.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Contribute to invention disclosures and patent filings; support project needs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

RF Engineering

Analytical instrumentation

Antenna Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering (with minor in Electronics or Electrical Engineering) with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Altium Designer

CAD/CAM

3D printing/Prototyping

Job description

Zebra Technologies is seeking a seasoned Electrical/Mechatronics engineer to lead hands-on R&D in Morris Plains, NJ. You will design, run, and evaluate bench-scale experiments, material trials, and chemical formulations to accelerate product development and validate new technologies.

The role requires RF/antenna design exposure, PCB schematic capture experience, and proficiency with advanced lab instrumentation.