Electrochemical Fellow

Overview:

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 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 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.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial scientific leader specializing in electrochemistry and electronic system design

In this role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge flexible, roll-to-roll (R2R) devices and sensors. Your primary responsibilities will include evaluating new technologies, setting the technical vision, and leading hands-on efforts to bring new smart and intelligent label sensing solutions from the lab to market.

This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in our Morris Plains, New Jersey office, 2 days remote (US).

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Technology Assessment: Evaluate emerging electrochemical technologies, material innovations, electronics, wireless communication technologies and manufacturing techniques relevant to flexible electronics, sensors, and printed power sources. Perform in-depth technical and market due diligence to identify disruptive opportunities.

• Innovate & Execute R&D: Drive the design, development, and execution of R&D projects focused on printed batteries and electronics, sensors, energy harvesting, and other electrochemical and electronic devices using high-speed, roll-to-roll processes.

• Redox Chemistry Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of redox chemistry to optimize battery performance, improve sensor sensitivity and selectivity, and develop novel electrochemical systems.

• Electronics Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of design, control, and application of circuits, semiconductors, transistors, and wireless communication technologies to develop and optimize smart sensor solutions

• Advanced Prototyping: Oversee hands-on laboratory work, from designing experiments to prototyping devices that can scale for manufacturing.

• Leadership & Mentorship : Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior scientists and cross-functional engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.

• Executive Communication: Translate complex scientific findings and technology strategies into clear, compelling presentations for C-suite and executive staff. Act as the primary technical expert in high-stakes strategy sessions.

• Project Management: Manage all aspects of innovation projects, including timelines, budgets, and external collaborations with academic partners or suppliers.

• Intellectual Property: Contribute to and lead the development of intellectual property (IP) through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 required

• Minimum 10+ years of post-degree experience in an industrial or business-oriented R&D setting required

• Demonstrated work experience with sensing solutions required

• Experience in prototyping and hands-on lab work required

• Experience setting strategy & providing technical direction required

• Strong background in bringing products to the market; from R&D to productization required

• Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level required

• Experience working in large corporate structures required

• Strong leadership skills and the ability and desire to provide mentorship to other Fellows required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Growth mindset

• Energy, vision, excitement, and passion for innovation

• Proactive self-starter

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a large organization

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