Electrochemical Fellow

Zebra Technologies • Morris Plains, NJ

6d • $177,920 - $266,880 • Hybrid

About The Position

Zebra is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial scientific leader specializing in electrochemistry and electronic system design. The Electrochemical Fellow will lead the development of flexible, roll-to-roll devices and sensors, assess emerging technologies, set technical vision, and guide hands-on work to bring smart and intelligent label sensing solutions from the laboratory to market.

The position requires working at least three days per week in Zebra’s Morris Plains, New Jersey office, with two days remote in the United States. The role provides technical leadership across research and development, prototyping, productization, project management, intellectual property, and executive-level strategy. The Fellow will mentor junior scientists and cross-functional engineering teams and communicate complex technical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• An advanced degree 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.
• A strong background in 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.

Nice To Haves

• Growth mindset; energy, vision, excitement, and passion for innovation; and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• 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.
• A proven 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 skills and a passion for exploring and commercializing new technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and compellingly to technical and executive audiences.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis, statistical methods, and modeling relevant to electrochemistry.
• Ability to connect scientific and technical innovation with business strategy and market needs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to drive complex projects from concept to completion.
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience with electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and galvanostatic cycling.
• Proven ability to present technical findings to nontechnical executive audiences, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 opportunities.
• Lead the design, development, and execution of R&D projects in 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 communications to develop and optimize smart sensor solutions.
• Oversee hands-on laboratory work, including experiment design and prototyping devices with potential to scale for manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Present scientific findings and technology strategies to C-suite and executive staff, including serving as the primary technical expert in strategic sessions.
• Manage innovation project timelines, budgets, and external collaborations with academic partners or suppliers.
• Lead and contribute to intellectual property development, including invention disclosures and patent applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits, including healthcare, wellness offerings, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.
• Community service days.
• Traditional insurance, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program, and paid time off offerings, depending on country of employment.
• Flexibility including hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day.
• Performance-based annual cash incentive with a target equal to 25% of base pay.
• Some roles may be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior