About this opportunity
Zebra Technologies Corporation lists this Human Factors Engineer Senior opportunity in holtsville, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
The Human Factors Engineer, Senior evaluates and validates customer and end-user needs across hardware, software, and emerging technologies, including mobile, machine vision, robotics, automation, analytics, and AI-driven systems. This role will lead and evolve usability testing methods, protocols, and evaluations across the design lifecycle, including human-AI interaction assessments. This role requires strong problem-solving, design thinking, and human-centered advocacy to deliver safe, ethical, transparent, user-friendly, and best-in-class solutions that improve user experience, human well-being, and system performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and support human factors research, usability testing, and validation activities across the design lifecycle, from customer research and concept development through final evaluation
Collaborate with industrial design, UX research, engineering, product management, and other cross-functional partners to understand use cases, plan studies, and translate findings into actionable design recommendations
Develop contextual test protocols, select appropriate methodologies, and conduct independent evaluations using advanced human factors, usability, and mixed-methods research approaches
Evaluate emerging technologies and AI-driven systems by applying human-centered frameworks that address usability, trust, cognitive load, transparency, safety, fairness, and responsible AI principles
Analyze and communicate research findings through clear reports, presentations, metrics, and stakeholder readouts, including statistical analysis and human performance insights where appropriate
Contribute to brainstorming, concept refinement, and prototype evaluation to shape intuitive, effective, and user-centered product experiences
Manage multiple research projects independently, establish milestones, maintain documentation, and ensure alignment with relevant human factors standards, best practices, and compliance needs
Mentor junior human factors and research professionals by sharing best practices, strengthening core skills, and promoting a human-centered design culture
Key Skills and Competencies
Experience in human-centered research for human-computer interaction or man-machine interaction related topics
Deep understanding of advanced HF physiological tools & methods (EMG/Goniometry/Biometrics). Can use advanced tools independently
Strong skills in user research, usability testing, and data visualization
Strong communications skills
Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning principles, explainability challenges, and how these technologies impact human cognitive load and decision-making desired
Familiarity with scripting/programming for data manipulation, research applications and statistical analysis desired (e.g., R, Matlab, Python) is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in HCI, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology or equivalent
5+ years professional experience as a Human Factors Engineer
Must be able to work hybrid onsite in Holtville, NY and travel up to 20%
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. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at Know Your Rights: Conozca sus Derechos: 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
Pay Range
$96,800.00 - $145,200.00
Annual Incentive Compensation
In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
Zebra Total Rewards
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 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.
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.
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AI Technology Statement
Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy. Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what’s next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com.
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Worksite address
holtsville, NY, 00501, US
Who can apply
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