Mechanical Engineer, I

Zebra Technologies • Holtsville, NY

50d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 a 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 a 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.

The Advanced Location Technologies business unit at Zebra is the RFID center of excellence for innovation, driving the future of intelligent automation solutions for the enterprise. Our cross-functional team designs and builds award-winning and cutting-edge products that give our customers real-time visibility into their operations, with our handheld and fixed RFID readers enabling a diverse range of industries to operate more efficiently, from retail and healthcare to manufacturing and logistics. Be at the forefront of passive UHF RFID technology in this rapidly growing field and help drive Zebra’s best-in-class portfolio with this exciting opportunity.

This is a product design position for a creative and motivated entry level mechanical engineer. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of next generation enterprise RFID products, as well as support our current industry-leading product line. This is a hands-on position where you will work alongside senior engineers to bring innovative concepts from the drawing board to full-scale production, helping to solve real-world challenges for our customers. Prior experience via internships, co-ops, and/or a master’s degree is highly valued but not required.

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1+ year experience in Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience via internships, co-ops, and/or a master’s degree is highly valued but not required.
• Proficiency using Creo CAD software for part/assembly design and drafting
• Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the mechanical design and development of rugged, high-performance RFID products.
• Work through all phases of product development from concept brainstorming to production release.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings using Creo for both new product development and product sustaining activities.
• Design, analyze, prototype, and test electromechanical parts, subassemblies, and systems.
• Engage directly with JDMs and suppliers on cost-effective part designs and manufacturing processes for high-volume production.
• Perform tolerance analyses as well as stress and thermal analyses using hand calculations.
• Use problem solving skills to troubleshoot customer issues and perform root cause analyses.
• Propose viable solutions for engineering problems and then execute those solutions in detail, while working within schedule and budget constraints.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and results according to Zebra’s quality standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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