Electrochemical Fellow

Zebra Technologies•Morris Plains, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zebra is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial scientific leader specializing in electrochemistry and electronic system design to lead the development of flexible, roll-to-roll (R2R) devices and sensors. The role evaluates emerging technologies, sets technical direction, and leads hands-on work to move smart and intelligent label-sensing solutions from the laboratory toward commercialization. The position requires working at least three days per week in the Morris Plains, New Jersey office, with two days remote within the United States. The Fellow leads research and development involving printed batteries and electronics, sensors, energy harvesting, and other electrochemical and electronic devices using high-speed R2R processes. The role applies expertise in redox chemistry and electronics to improve battery performance and sensor capabilities, oversees laboratory prototyping with manufacturing scale-up in mind, and provides technical leadership and mentorship. The Fellow also communicates technology strategies to executives, manages project timelines and budgets and external collaborations, and contributes to intellectual property development. Performance indicators include technology progression from evaluation to proof of concept, commercialization and product-development transitions, delivery of prototype performance milestones, intellectual property generation, executive adoption of strategic initiatives, product performance improvements, and knowledge transfer through team training and mentorship.

Requirements

Advanced degree(s) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering and Design, Materials Science, or a related field with a strong focus on electrochemistry.
At least 10 years of post-degree experience in an industrial or business-oriented R&D setting.
Demonstrated work experience with sensing solutions.
Experience with prototyping and hands-on laboratory work.
Experience setting strategy and providing technical direction.
Strong background bringing products from R&D through productization and to market.
Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level.
Experience working in large corporate structures.
Strong leadership skills and the ability and desire to mentor other Fellows.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings clearly to executive and nontechnical audiences.
Extensive hands-on laboratory experience with electrochemical methods, including cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and galvanostatic cycling.
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling relevant to electrochemistry.
Strong organizational and project management skills to drive complex projects from concept to completion.
Ability to connect scientific and technical innovation with business strategy and market needs.

Nice To Haves

Growth mindset, energy, vision, excitement, and passion for innovation.
Proactive self-starter.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a large organization.
Deep knowledge of the design, control, and application of circuits, semiconductors, transistors, and wireless communication technologies.
Experience managing R&D projects and leading technical teams.
Track record developing and commercializing printed or flexible electronic devices, batteries, or sensors.
Experience in technology evaluation or scouting, including familiarity with patent literature and market analysis.
Deep expertise in redox chemistry, particularly for energy storage, chemical sensing, or electrocatalysis.
Expert-level understanding of electrochemical principles, materials science, electronics, and wireless communication technologies.
Creative problem-solving and interest in exploring and commercializing new technologies.

Responsibilities

Evaluate emerging electrochemical technologies, materials, electronics, wireless communication technologies, and manufacturing techniques relevant to flexible electronics, sensors, and printed power sources.
Conduct technical and market due diligence to identify disruptive opportunities.
Lead the design, development, and execution of R&D projects involving printed batteries and electronics, sensors, energy harvesting, and other electrochemical and electronic devices using high-speed roll-to-roll processes.
Apply redox chemistry expertise to optimize battery performance, improve sensor sensitivity and selectivity, and develop electrochemical systems.
Apply expertise in circuits, semiconductors, transistors, and wireless communication technologies to develop and optimize smart sensor solutions.
Oversee laboratory work, including experiment design and device prototyping, with scalability for manufacturing in mind.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and cross-functional engineering teams.
Present complex scientific findings and technology strategies to C-suite and executive audiences, including serving as the primary technical expert in strategy sessions.
Manage innovation project timelines, budgets, and external collaborations with academic partners or suppliers.
Lead or contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patent applications.
Move technologies from evaluation to proof of concept and toward product development and commercialization.
Track technical milestones, product performance improvements, executive impact, and knowledge transfer.

Benefits

Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 25% of base pay, subject to the applicable incentive plan.
Healthcare and wellness offerings.
Continued learning and development offerings.
Community service days.
Traditional insurance offerings.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off.
Hybrid work flexibility and adaptable hours.
Summer Flex Fridays.
Focus Fridays.
Annual companywide well-being day.
Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.