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Job Description

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2072.01

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Tasks for “Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists”

Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.
Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.
Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.
Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
Train users in details of system operation.
Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.
Test tags or labels to ensure readability.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.
Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.
Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.

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