What We're Looking For:
The Supervisor Engineering Technician- Hardware Labs directs, leads, and manages the day-to-day technical activities of Zebra's hardware test labs. You will be responsible for supervising a multi-disciplinary team of engineering technicians who perform critical hands-on testing for new product development. The Supervisor will coordinate activities across a diverse portfolio of labs, including Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF), EMI, and overall Product Qualification, ensuring that product validation aligns with project timelines and Zebra's high standards for quality and reliability.
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This role requires 5-days per week in our Holtsville, NY office.
Job Responsibilities:

Core function:

• Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment.
• Debugs and characterizes defects, providing detailed configuration and descriptions for passing and failing tests for product evaluation reports.
• Maintains documentation of test operations and reports results to engineering.
• Identifies actual or potential problems in test plans or company products.
• Demonstrates intermediate understanding of development processes and product launch scope and activities
• Monitors progress against deliverables from the team and reports to design team.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Directly supervises one or more engineering technician.
• Coaches and develops technicians in fundamentals of engineering support activities which may include design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.

Hands-on Technical Contribution:

• Leverages technical expertise to assist with complex test setup, execution, and troubleshooting of prototype electro-mechanical systems and specialized test equipment.
• Assists product development engineers in the diagnosis and replication of product failures.
• May perform engineering support activities themselves acting as a senior technician as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field) required.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience required
• Proven Lab Experience of hands-on experience working in a hardware test lab environment required.
• Proven track record working in an ISO-regulated environment (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or ISO 14001). Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of document control, calibration tracking, and audit preparation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent leadership and management abilities, with a focus on fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Technical aptitude and understanding of product design, engineering principles, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and strict adherence to EHS guidelines, safety protocols (e.g., OSHA standards, Lockout/Tagout, PPE requirements), and hazardous material handling (e.g., ESD, chemical waste, battery safety).

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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