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SourcePro Search, LLC lists this RFID Laboratory Manager opportunity in chapel hill, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced RFID Development Engineer to contribute to the design, prototyping, and testing of UHF Gen2 (RAIN) RFID antennas used in labels and tags, as well as managing the RFID lab in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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This role is critical in developing RFID tagging solutions and supporting product development based on customer and industry requirements. The candidate must have prior experience with UHF RFID inlay design, specializing in accordance with Auburn ARC specifications . The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm's R&D Laboratories and Innovation teams as well as external Partners to enhance RFID product offerings and ensure high-performance solutions.
What You'll Do:
RFID Design & Development
Develop UHF EPC Gen2 RFID (RAIN) inlays in accordance to Auburn University ARC specifications.
Design, prototype, and test RFID antennas for labels and tags.
Assist in the development of next-generation RFID products for the company.
Support R&D efforts by utilizing laboratory facilities to characterize RFID antenna designs.
Product Testing & Quality Assurance
Troubleshoot technical product issues related to performance, encoding, and quality assurance.
Work with Auburn University ARC Labs to coordinate the certification of RFID labels.
Collect and analyze quality-related data from global manufacturing sites to support ARC Quality Certification and RAIN RFID Label Quality assessments.
Collaboration & Customer Engagement
Work with customers and internal teams to define product specifications; compare to Auburn ARC and GS1 TIPP standards; and recommend inlay solutions.
Collaborate with chip suppliers (e.g., NXP, Impinj, Alien) on next-generation RFID products.
Gather and analyze customer feedback to refine RFID product features and requirements.
What You'll Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Prior experience with RFID applications (reader systems, components, and labels) is highly desirable.
Technical Skills & Experience
A minimum of 2 years' experience with UHF RFID inlay antenna design in relation to Auburn ARC specifications is a key and critical requirement.
Experience with 3D EM Simulation Software: CST MW Studio.
Ability to iteratively design->prototype->test inlay designs to meet high-performance targets.
Knowledge of Automatic Identification Data Capture (AIDC) and RFID encoding solutions.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. xhqgsiq
Ability to collaborate effectively with Global cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and customers.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27516, US
Who can apply
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