Remote Work: No

Overview: At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about - locally and globally. We've only begun reimaging the future - for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let's create tomorrow together.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer designs and analyzes products for cosmetic and functional housing, internal components, and development, including evaluation of existing standard parts, equipment and packaging. Verifies designs using CAE, manual methods, and functional test. Designs and performs experiments for verification analysis.

In this role, you will be communicating on a regular basis with our JDM suppliers overseas.

This is a dynamic team dedicated to working on Tablet and Point of Sale products, and associated accessories.

This is a hybrid role with 3-days in the office. Candidates local to Austin, TX preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Architects, designs, and supports developing, and testing of rugged mobile computing devices. Creates specifications for projects. Leads technology roadmap process, and recommends project approach and goals.
• Champions new thinking and creativity in team members to cultivate and retain top talent. Coaches others on how to effectively develop, communicate, and implement new solutions.
• Prioritizes quality and seeks out improvements in all aspects of the mechanical projects.
• Maintains keen awareness of competitor products and development direction to help direct designs to surpass the competition.
• Uses status as a developer of novel and creative solutions to build business and bring positive attention to technologies and services.
• With other engineering disciplines, develops innovative, next generation ideas and solutions to meet client needs before the competition.
• Analyzes competitor intellectual property and participates in activities related to protecting intellectual property.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
• Serves as organization spokesperson on specialized projects or programs.
• Acts as prime consultant on large projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
• Mentors and oversees the activities of others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in an appropriate mechanical engineering discipline required.
• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years experience or Master's degree and 6+ years' experience.
• Experience architecting, designing, and supporting development and testing of rugged mobile computing devices.
• Experience creating specifications for projects, and leading a technology roadmap process.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD required.
• Experience designing polymer molded parts and sheet metal.
• Familiar with mechanical part costing, including tooling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Creo and Windshill preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Failure analysis experience.

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

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: USD 136100.00 - USD 204100.00 Yearly

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.

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