Research Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare

Total Rewards

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a qualified Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to join our on-site R&D team at Morris Plains, NJ. You will contribute to cutting-edge material science, RF and antenna projects, and rigorous lab work to accelerate product development.

The role requires hands-on experimentation, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid/onsite work culture depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical Eng with electronics minor; 5+ years experience.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and execute hands-on experiments in the R&D lab.
• Evaluate and characterize material properties; analyze data and document results.
• Set up and calibrate analytical test equipment to support experiments.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and contribute to invention disclosures.

Skills

RF Engineering

Antenna Design

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical Eng with electronics minor

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical Eng with electronics minor

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB Design

Job description

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 customer’s and partner’s 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.

You’ll 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 about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

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.

This role requires the incumbent to be working on-site at our office located at Morris Plains, NJ.

• 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 advance 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering (with minor in Electronics or Electrical Engineering) with 5+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering (with minor in Electronics or Electrical Engineering) with no experience.
• Experience Schematic capture and PCB designs utilizing Altium Designer or any other PCB Design software.
• Exposure to to RF Engineering/ Antenna Design with knowledge of radio frequency systems, including NFC, UHF RFID, BLE and WiFi systems
• Experience in Operating, calibrating, and maintaining advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with CAD// CAM, 3D printing/ Prototyping

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 [e-mail].

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Pay Range

$86,080.00 - $129,120.00 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 achievement. In 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.

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