Repair Engineering Tech, Senior
Zebra Technologies · Buffalo Grove, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Zebra Technologies (industrial) in Buffalo Grove, IL.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$146k.
Median of the low and high ends of 22 live postings that list pay, out of 48 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $96k–$145k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 46%
- Automation 44%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
- Lean 35%
- New product launch 27%
- Tooling 27%
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This plant: Zebra Technologies in Buffalo Grove
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Responsibilities
- ◆Provides repair services and solutions of customer equipment with minimal supervision.
- ◆Provide input & feedback helping to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the repair process.
- ◆Performs tasks associated with evaluating and validating customer complaint information, repair history, and contract entitlements.
- ◆Troubleshoots quickly and accurately based upon information given, observations, and/or product knowledge.
- ◆Performs work method analysis and develops best practices for a variety of operations along with setting standard work times. Analyzes data and trends associated to repeat repairs with ability to implement corrective actions.
- ◆Ensures that the test equipment, devices under test, and the testing environment are correctly maintained such that test results are not compromised with full understanding of maintenance and calibration programs.
- ◆Regularly contributes ideas and supports the implementation of continuous improvement action items.
- ◆Train depot repair technicians on product repair and engineering changes
- ◆Strong knowledge of Zebra products and repair processes.
Job
Requirements
- ✓Minimum Education: High School or equivalent, Associates Degree a plus
- ✓Minimum Work Experience (years): 3+ years
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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
This role provides repair services and solutions of customer equipment. Perform modular and limited component level repair of Zebra devices under service contract in workbench environment. Load and test software applications and operating software. Use small hand tools. Demonstrate good soldering skills. Possess an understanding of application loading of devices, network, and basic PC skills. Ability to perform duties as back-up for Team Lead as required. Essential Duties and
Key Skills and Competencies
- •Knowledge in the areas of electronics, mechanical and/or software
- •Experienced repair technician
- •Knowledge of computers, Test equipment, networking
- •Work Independently
- •Possesses leadership potential
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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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com .
Benefits
We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.
Job Posting Statement
To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.
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