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:

Strategically design test processes, lead the development of manufacturing test solutions, and oversee daily line testing operations in collaboration with our third‑party Manufacturing Partner (EMS) in Chihuahua.

In this role, you will act as a key technical leader and communication bridge between general R&D; design engineers and local manufacturing teams. You will be responsible for defining test requirements, troubleshooting product and test station failures on the production line, and conducting root cause analysis using advanced quality tools (MSA, PFMEA, 8D). Additionally, you will drive operational efficiency through the setup and maintenance of specialized engineering tools (LabVIEW, TestStand), optimize line throughput under Lean Six Sigma (LSS) frameworks, and serve as the technical escalation point to oversee and mentor local test technicians.





Support the implementation of Zebra's contract with electronic manufacturing services company (EMS) by managing and monitoring the manufacturing activities carried out by the EMS and reporting to the global or regional teams from time to time and performing duties in line with the company's overall strategy and direction for its product portfolio.

Required Product Validation & Laboratory Experience:

Solid experience in Product Validation within high-tech manufacturing environments is strictly required. Additionally, candidates must possess hands‑on laboratory experience focused directly on the validation of the product itself to ensure proper functionality and regulatory compliance, rather than experience limited solely to calibration or equipment fleet management.

Test Design and Planning:

Acts independently to design tests and creates test procedures to address moderately complex issues. Develops test plans. Designs and sets up test fixtures. Performs Design of Experiments (DOE) with assistance from management or senior PVE team members.

Testing Methods:

Consistently applies standard and specialized testing methods. Demonstrates full knowledge of product and product cost drivers in area of expertise and proficient knowledge of other subsystem operation.

Technical Tools:

Demonstrates proficiency with standard and specialized engineering tools.





Execution and Decision-Making:

Performs testing following established test plans and procedures. Makes decisions independently for new test procedures. Completes and reports results of tests per project timelines. Performs moderately complex root cause analysis with support from within department and/or from Engineering.

Innovation:

May participate in the development of new engineering tools.

Key Collaboration:

Works closely with design engineers and development teams to identify critical performance parameters.

Project Management:

Acts independently to recommend and execute against actions for maintaining test progress.

Statistical and Metrology Support:

Provides expertise in structured test design, test set‑up, metrology, data collection, data interpretation, and statistical analysis to design / project team.

Continuous Improvement:

Contributes to process improvement and automation projects.

Presenting Results:

May present test results to project team, in department management or small groups of other stakeholders usually limited to Director and below.

Team Leadership:

May oversee the work of one or more test technicians, acting as a lead and escalation point.

Consistently applies standard and specialized testing methods. Demonstrates full knowledge of product and product cost drivers in area of expertise and proficient knowledge of other subsystem operation.

Demonstrates proficiency with standard and specialized engineering tools.

Performs testing following established test plans and procedures. Makes decisions independently for new test procedures. Completes and re

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📌 Product Validation Engineer, Senior /Based in Chihuahua, working on-site
🏢 Zebra Technologies
📍 Chihuahua