Environmental & Sustainability Engineer, Advanced

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives the execution of sustainable solutions and circular economy into the Zebra product portfolio.
• Advise product teams on sustainable material selections, energy efficiency improvements, battery longevity, repairability, and other specific sustainability topics.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical degree with 8+ years' 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

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer. Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay

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

Schedule

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

• Chicago, ILL
• Lincolnshire, IL
• Holtsville, NY
• Kennesaw, GA
• Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA
• Austin, TX