# Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

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

- Code: 17-2072.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2072)
- Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations
- Tasks: 21 tasks (21 core)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2072.01
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2072.01.json

## What the work is made of

1. Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.  
   Core task · Task 16363 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
2. Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.  
   Core task · Task 16370 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
3. Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.  
   Core task · Task 16354 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2015
4. Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.  
   Core task · Task 16359 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
5. Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.  
   Core task · Task 16360 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, July 2015
6. Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.  
   Core task · Task 16361 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
7. Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.  
   Core task · Task 16362 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
8. Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.  
   Core task · Task 16366 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
9. Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.  
   Core task · Task 16353 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
10. Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.  
   Core task · Task 16371 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, July 2015
11. Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.  
   Core task · Task 16369 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2015
12. Test tags or labels to ensure readability.  
   Core task · Task 16358 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
13. Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.  
   Core task · Task 16364 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
14. Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.  
   Core task · Task 16351 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
15. Train users in details of system operation.  
   Core task · Task 16356 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, July 2015
16. Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.  
   Core task · Task 16365 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
17. Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.  
   Core task · Task 16352 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
18. Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.  
   Core task · Task 16355 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, July 2015
19. Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.  
   Core task · Task 16367 · Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2015
20. Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.  
   Core task · Task 16368 · Rated by 75 people who do the job, July 2015
21. Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.  
   Core task · Task 16357 · Rated by 74 people who do the job, July 2015

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