Applications Engineer, I

Remote Work: No

The Application Engineer, I will contribute to the architecting, evaluation, improvement, and support of system solutions that utilize the organization’s application engineering portfolio. The goal of this job is to ensure that customer requirements can be successfully met or exceeded. In this role you will: assist in the system integration of machine vision & imaging solutions and specific engineering discipline to provide high-performance, validated, and tested solutions to partners and customers. Work is guided by more senior application engineers.

Location- Onsite in Holtsville, NY

Must be able to travel – 40% to 50% of travel

• Serve as a technical resource, addressing key challenges related to the performance of Zebra’s products and solutions in specific application scenarios.
• Use existing imaging toolsets or refinement of existing tools to solve novel or increasingly complex imaging problems.
• Implement testing and troubleshooting strategies.
• Analyze key test data to identify issues and propose potential solutions.
• Collaborates with more senior AEs, as well as sales, engineering, and product management teams to identify and execute resolution.
• Provides input to the analysis of strategic customer projects to ensure that they are effectively executed.
• With guidance from senior colleagues, engage in software design, hardware analysis, integration work, and/or solution development for proof of concepts.
• For high priority opportunities, may be asked to assist sales team/partners with deployment and/or testing on site at customer locations.
• Help maintain company vision labs, as well as remote testing infrastructure to ensure the ability to respond to product/solution challenges rapidly and effectively.
• Builds product/solution demonstrations based on the guidance/planning of more senior Application Engineer/s to ensure that products/solutions are represented in a highly professional and effective manner at internal and external events
• May be asked to assist with the development of technical training and/or solution documentation.
• Provides critical technical product feedback to engineering, sales, and product teams

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or in a related field required
• 2+ years of experience
• Exposure to structured programming languages 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with fixed industrial scanning and/or machine vision solutions and commensurate knowledge of technology, products, and marketplace.
• Knowledge of basic machine vision and image processing.
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering concepts like schematics, wiring, hand tools, multimeters, etc.
• Knowledge of basic imaging concepts including how to set up cameras, lensing, lighting, filters, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or logistics processes and environments a plus
• Certified Vision Professional – Basic a plus

Position Specific Information:

• Travel Requirements - Up to 50%
• Adjusting or moving objects 25+ pounds in all directions.

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, 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.

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The EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here: https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra/compliance/ginasupplement.pdf.

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

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 58500.00 - USD 87700.00 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.