RFID Project Lead

Entasis India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 12,150,000 - 13,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Entasis India is seeking an experienced RFID Technology Project Lead to drive end-to-end deployment of RFID-based solutions across warehouses and field sites. You will lead solution design, deployment planning, and customer handover while ensuring seamless integration with operational workflows.

You will design RFID tracking using GS1 EPC standards, manage hardware selection and deployment, and coordinate with IT, ERP, and asset systems to deliver real-time visibility and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Electronics, telecom, CS, IT or industrial eng degree required.
• Experience in RFID solution deployment and IoT implementations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFID solution deployment across customer locations.
• Define EPC-to-backend data mapping and information flows.
• Ensure read accuracy, data integrity, and KPI reporting.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams for delivery.

Skills

RFID expertise

GS1 EPC standards

UHF/HF RFID

ERP integration

APIs

Education

Electronics Eng.

Telecommunications Eng.

Computer Science

IT

Industrial Eng.

Tools

RFID middleware

Handheld reader config tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

RFID Technology Project Lead (Solution Planning & End-to-End Project Deployment)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced RFID Technology Project Lead to drive the end-to-end deployment of RFID-based solutions, e.g. asset tracking, inventory management, and similar applications. The role involves leading solution design, deployment planning, project execution, and customer handover across warehouse and field locations, while ensuring seamless integration of RFID technology with operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Deployment

Solution Design

• Design RFID-based tracking solutions using GS1 EPC standards (SGTIN, GIAI, SSCC).
• Define tag selection, EPC encoding strategy, and data structures.
• Design warehouse workflows for inbound, storage, issue, dispatch, and stock audits.

Hardware & Infrastructure Management

• Select, configure, and deploy RFID hardware, including:
  • Fixed RFID readers
  • Handheld RFID readers
  • RFID antennas
  • RFID printers and encoders

• Optimize reader placement at gates, storage zones, racks, and workstations.
• Ensure optimal read performance, coverage, and accuracy.

Planning

• Lead end-to-end RFID solution implementation across customer warehouse locations.
• Oversee RFID tagging, system commissioning, testing, and data migration.
• Ensure adherence to defined SOPs and operational processes.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, OEMs, system integrators, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

2. Software & System Integration

• Work closely with IT and software teams to integrate RFID solutions with:
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • ERP systems
  • Asset Management Systems

• Define EPC-to-backend data mapping and information flows.
• Ensure real-time asset visibility, dashboards, and reporting.

3. Process Design & SOP Development

• Develop and standardize RFID operational SOPs.
• Define workflows for:
  • Goods receipt
  • Asset issue and return
  • Stock audits
  • Dispatch tracking

• Train warehouse personnel, implementation teams, and customer users.

4. Testing & Validation

• Conduct pilot deployments and Proof of Concept (PoC) implementations.
• Validate:
  • Read accuracy
  • Tag performance
  • System reliability

• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment and field issues.

5. Security & Compliance

• Implement tag authentication using TID.
• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with GS1 EPC standards and industry best practices.

6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report key project and operational KPIs, including:
  • Inventory accuracy
  • RFID read rates
  • Process efficiency
  • System performance

Recommend continuous improvements and scalable deployment strategies.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Electronics Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Industrial Engineering

Experience

712 years of experience in:

• RFID solution deployment
• IoT implementations
• Warehouse automation
• Supply chain automation

Proven experience in:

• Large-scale RFID implementations
• Asset tracking solutions
• Inventory visibility systems

Experience in government, defence, telecom, manufacturing, or logistics projects will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

RFID Expertise

• GS1 EPC standards (SGTIN, SSCC, GIAI)
• UHF and HF RFID technologies
• Passive RFID tags
• On-metal RFID tags
• EPC encoding and serialization

Hardware Knowledge

• RFID readers
• RFID antennas
• RFID printers and encoders
• RF behaviour in metal-intensive environments

Software & Data

• RFID middleware platforms
• ERP integration
• EPC data structures
• APIs
• Databases

Tools

• RFID middleware platforms
• Handheld reader configuration tools
• Microsoft Excel
• Data analysis and reporting tools

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent troubleshooting capability
• Project management and execution
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Ability to translate business operations into technical RFID solutions
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Experience

Experience delivering RFID and IoT solutions in one or more of the following sectors:

• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Healthcare
• Government

Additional experience with automation, asset tracking, inventory visibility, and IoT-based solutions will be highly preferred.

Location

Delhi (with travel to customer locations when required)

Success Criteria

• Achieve 100% asset visibility
• Maintain RFID read accuracy above 95%
• Successful adoption of RFID operational SOPs
• Delivery of scalable, reliable, and audit-ready RFID solutions
• Successful on-time project delivery with high customer satisfaction

Compensation

CTC: 1215 LPA (based on experience and qualifications)