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Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

  • Deployment Engineer
  • Electro Magnetic Compatibility Test Engineer
  • RFID Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Engineer)
  • RFID Systems Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems Engineer)
  • Technical Support Engineer

What do Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists do?

A Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) Specialist is a professional dedicated to the development, implementation, and management of RFID technology systems. These specialists play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy within various industries by utilizing RFID to track and manage assets, inventory, and personnel. They possess a deep understanding of both the hardware and software components associated with RFID systems, including tags, readers, antennas, and cloud-based data processing platforms. The work of an RFID Specialist often involves assessing organizational needs, designing and configuring RFID solutions, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the implementation process. Professionals in this field must also stay abreast of advancements in RFID technology, ensuring that their systems utilize the latest standards and practices. In addition, they collaborate with various stakeholders, including engineers, supply chain managers, and IT professionals, to ensure the seamless integration of RFID into existing workflows. As industries continue to embrace automation and data-driven decision-making, RFID specialists are increasingly in demand to help organizations leverage RFID technology for enhanced tracking, monitoring, and data collection capabilities.

What the work actually is

  • Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
  • Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
  • Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
  • Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
  • Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities

  • Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Knowledge

  • Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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How people get into it

Education of new hires

Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
Master's degree

A normal week

  • Working with Computers
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Program testing software FitNesse · JUnit · Selenium · Watir
  • Presentation software Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Development environment software C · Microsoft Visual Basic · Microsoft Visual Studio · Ruby
  • Object or component oriented development software C# · C++ · Oracle Java · Perl
  • Operating system software Cygwin · Linux · Magellan Firmware · UNIX

Tools

  • Radio frequency identification devices Radio frequency identification RFID devices
  • Signal generators Function generators
  • Multimeters Digital multimeters
  • Radio frequency data communication equipment Radio frequency RF antennas
  • Bar code reader equipment Barcode scanners

Who it suits

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

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Questions people ask

How much do Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists earn in South Africa?

Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists do?

Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions, Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs and Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.

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