Senior Test Enginer

Zebra Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Focus Fridays

Summer Flex Fridays

Annual well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead manufacturing test processes for electromechanical products. You will develop test software and hardware for calibration and functional testing, validating measurements with MSA tools and supporting NPI and sustaining engineering.

The role emphasizes process optimization, documentation, and staying current with Lean Six Sigma/Industry 4.0 trends to improve quality and factory throughput. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of experience in test engineering or related area.
• Experience in designing and validating manufacturing test systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead manufacturing test processes for electromechanical products.
• Perform test software development and hardware design for calibration and test.
• Execute measurement validation using MSA tools (Cpk and Gage R&R).
• Support NPI and sustaining engineering with test system upgrades.
• Benchmark test solutions against industry trends to improve quality and throughput.
• Document test solutions, schematics, drawings, and specifications per standards.

Skills

Test engineering

Process optimization

Hardware design

Software test

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MSA tools

Test software

Hardware design tools

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

The Senior Test Engineer designs manufacturing test processes and leads the development of Manufacturing Test solutions and applications involving electromechanical hardware and software code development. The primary focus of this role is to design and develop highly efficient, optimized manufacturing test processes using the latest tools and technologies. Driven by an innovative mindset, the Senior Test Engineer influences provides technical direction to adopt modern manufacturing technologies that positively impact Zebra's business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Co-develop, strategize, and lead projects to create low-cost, highly efficient, and sustainable manufacturing processes aligned with international industrial standards.
• System Design & Development: Perform test software development and hardware design of manufacturing test systems for calibration and functional testing of electromechanical and opto-mechanical products (such as specialty printers, mobile computers, and laser/imaging scanners).
• Measurement Validation (MSA): Execute measurement validation and define acceptance criteria using Measurement System Analysis (MSA) tools (including Cpk and Gage R&R studies) to rigorously validate designed test systems.
• NPI & Sustaining Support: Support product testing throughout both the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase and subsequent sustaining engineering cycles.
• Technology Benchmarking: Benchmark test solutions against the latest industry trends and technologies (such as Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0/IoT frameworks) to continuously improve product quality, factory line efficiency, and throughput.
• Technical Documentation: Document all test solutions, schematic designs, drawings, and specifications in accordance with departmental standards.
• System Upgrades & Innovation: Proactively identify, change, or upgrade existing test systems, enhancing technologies to resolve complex, emerging engineering problems.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Work Experience: 6+ years of experience

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.

AI Technology Statement

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com.

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