Also called:
Deployment Engineer, Engineering Director, RFID Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Engineer), RFID Systems Engineer (Radio Frequency Identification Device Systems Engineer)
Anyone who’s ever experienced a major power outage appreciates just how crucial electricity is to our everyday lives. In our homes and cities…. electricity even powers the devices in our pockets. That’s where electronics and electrical engineers come in. Electronics engineers design and test electronic devices… from portable music players to global positioning systems, and computer hardware. They oversee device production, and may install and maintain it as well. They test satellites, flight systems, and broadcast equipment. Electrical engineers maintain the power grids that provide power for the country. They also develop and install electrical equipment, such as motors, navigation systems, and power generation equipment. Additionally they ensure vehicle electrical systems operate effectively. The work is intricate and demands great attention to detail and problem-solving ability. They must be able to interpret technical manuals and understand government guidelines. Handling electricity can be dangerous, although following safety regulations prevents most accidents. These engineers almost always work on teams, so communication skills are essential, especially when talking to people unfamiliar with the field. Electrical and electronics engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in the field. The Professional Engineer license or graduate education can improve a candidate’s employment prospects. If you’re looking for an empowering career… electrical or electronic engineering just might be… a bright idea.
What they do:
Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.
On the job, you would:
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.
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
management
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
You might use software like this on the job:
Program testing software
Framework for integrated test FIT
JUnit
Object or component oriented development software
C++
Oracle Java
Development environment software
National Instruments LabVIEW
Ruby
bachelor's degree usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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