Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

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

$118,780
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+7% projected 2024โ€“2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists design and implement RFID systems that help organizations track inventory, shipments, and assets using wireless technology. On a typical day, they might install RFID readers and antennas in a warehouse, program tags to work with a company's database system, or troubleshoot why certain items aren't being detected properly. They work closely with clients to understand their tracking needs, then configure both hardware and software to create seamless identification systems. Much of their time is spent testing system performance, ensuring that tags can be read at the right distances and under various conditions like metal interference or moisture.

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