Environmental & Sustainability Engineer, Advanced

The Environmental & Sustainability Engineer develops and drives internal projects focused on Environmental Product Sustainability, carbon emission reduction and circular economy practices into our products and communications for Zebra’s engineering organization.

This role requires a dynamic and proactive individual to work closely with business partners to advance Zebra’s corporate sustainability and social responsibility efforts.

The Environmental & Sustainability Engineer will collaborate with the Sustainability Council (Green Products Council) and other business partners on a wide range of initiatives that further instill Zebra’s values in how we work and the legacy we leave for our employees, our communities, and our environment.

Additionally, the Environmental & Sustainability Engineer will manage day to day efforts from initial concept to deployment as well provide awareness to the greater organization of new policies and best practices with regard to Environmental Sustainability.

This role is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days a week in one of the Zebra locations below:

-Chicago, IL

-Lincolnshire, IL 

-Holtsville, NY

-Kennesaw, GA

-Mississagua, Ontario CANADA

-Austin,TX

• Develops and drives the execution of sustainable solutions and circular economy into the Zebra product portfolio.
• Advises product teams on sustainable material selections, energy efficiency improvements, battery longevity, repairability, and other specific sustainability topic
• Lead the management and implementation of Zebra’s Ecolabel program, including EPEAT 2.0 and Energy Star certifications
• Develop a method to baseline the life cycle assessments and provide improvements across our product portfolio.
• Drive multi-functional teams comprised of Suppliers, JDM’s (Joint Design Manufacturers), CM’s (Contract Manufacturers), and Engineering to ensure that components/products manufactured for Zebra are in compliance with the ESG standards.
• Execute multiple limited scope projects simultaneously, or a large program, with senior management’s guidance utilizing modern project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.
• Work with internal Marketing/Communications teams to create both internal and external facing communications for sales enablement.
• Work directly with sales and customers addressing any inquiries on Zebra’s Sustainability practices.
• Independently build relationships and work across all relevant areas of the solution business including Sales, Services, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Support.
• Very limited supervision by management is expected in this position for complex or novel problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 8+ year's Engineering/Program Management experience in  Sustainability or Carbon Emissions reduction 
• MS in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 5+ years' Engineering/Program Management experience in  Sustainability or Carbon Emissions reduction 
• Management experience in Sustainability or Carbon Emissions reduction required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading medium cross-functional teams
• Strong leadership ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid critical thinking and questioning skills
• Self-motivated, results driven, ability to manage risks and thrive in an environment of uncertainty and continuous innovation
• Experienced team builder, great at collaboration and managing resources
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to solve difficult technical, quality, cost, and schedule challenges; well versed in risk management practice

Salary: CAD $101,040 - CAD $151,040 yearly

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, 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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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 Technologies is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are also committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access our services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other clients. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting our accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario’s accessibility laws. In keeping with these commitments, for any applicant, employee or customer that needs accessibility assistance, kindly direct all inquiries to workplace.acc@zebra.com.

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 109000.00 - USD 163400.00 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.