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Zebra Technologies RFID Applications Engineer, II in Lincolnshire, Illinois
Remote Work: Hybrid
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.
As part of Zebra's Supplies & Sensor Business Unit, this role will listen to customer needs and advise internal team of requirements during early customer engagements. They will offer best practices, identify compelling options, and liaise between the internal teams - RFID Quoting, RFID Project Manager, and the RFID Supplies BDM to deliver a solution that exceeds the customer’s expectations. Work is guided by Product Management.
This position does require hybrid work in the Lincolnshire, IL office.
Responsibilities:
Serve as an RFID Supplies sales technical resource, addressing key capabilities related to the performance of Zebra’s RFID Supplies products and solutions in specific application scenarios
Acts as an advisor during early sales opportunities, providing information on best practices and positioning Zebra as a market leader
Communicate competently, clearly, and effectively during sales conversations, translating customer needs and operational capabilities for internal use
Manage a diverse set of customer projects along with RFID Supplies Project Manager to ensure completion in a timely manner
For high priority RFID Supplies opportunities, may be asked to assist Sales team/partners with deployment and/or testing on site at customer locations
Collaborates with Supplies R & D, Sales, Supplies & Sensors Product Managers, and the Supplies Operations team to execute and deliver RFID Supplies to meet customer needs
Provides critical technical RFID Supplies product feedback to R & D, sales, operations, and product teams
Understand and communicate Zebra’s RFID manufacturing capabilities to a technical and non-technical audience
Keep abreast and advise on RFID converting equipment to expand manufacturing capabilities to support large customer engagements
Review requirements with inlay suppliers and operations team to build customer options that meet the needs of the application at a winning price.
Works directly with inlay suppliers to identify potential options and configurations
Works with Supplies Estimating team to build and revise operational costing models
May be asked to assist with the development of RFID Supplies technical training and/or solution documentation
Helps build RFID Supplies product/solution demonstrations for internal and external events
Be curious and challenge - unafraid to challenge status quo with sales or operational audience
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
Capability to understand and learn different programming languages
2+ years of technical RFID media/supplies application experience
Experience working in a customer-facing role
Experience working with sales organizations
Experience working on cross-functional teams
Comfortable presenting in front of an internal and external audiences
The power to build credibility, both internally within the organization and within Zebra’s partners and customers
Preferred:
Experience working in the AIDC channel community
Experience working with RFID chip and inlay suppliers
Experience working with RFID supplies production and operations
Experience working with internal supply chains
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 workplace.accommodations@zebra.com . 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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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 82500.00 - USD 123700.00 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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