RFID Development Engineer

SourcePro Search, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC seeks an experienced RFID Development Engineer to design, prototype, and test UHF Gen2 RFID antennas for labels and tags. You will work with internal teams and external partners to advance RFID product offerings and ensure high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, suppliers, and R&D to define specifications, analyze data, and drive next-generation RFID products, including certification coordination with ARC Labs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge and experience with UHF RFID inlay antenna design is a key requirement.
• Knowledge of Automatic Identification Data Capture (AIDC) and RFID encoding solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and test RFID antennas for labels and tags.
• Develop expertise in UHF RFID Inlay technology and global product offerings.
• Support R&D efforts by utilizing laboratory facilities to characterize RFID antenna designs.
• Troubleshoot technical product issues related to performance, encoding, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define product specifications and inlay solutions.

Skills

RFID applications

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are 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.

This role is critical in developing RFID tagging solutions and supporting product development based on customer and industry requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal global teams and external partners to enhance RFID product offerings and ensure high-performance solutions.

What You’ll Do:

RFID Design & Development

• Develop expertise in UHF RFID Inlay technology and global product offerings.
• 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 ARC Labs to coordinate the certification of RFID labels.
• Collect and analyze quality-related data from global manufacturing sites to support ARC Quality Certification.

Collaboration & Customer Engagement

• Work with customers and internal teams to define product specifications, compare to ARC 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.
• Support internal R&D and Product Management teams in identifying gaps in the RFID label portfolio.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.
• Working knowledge and experience with UHF RFID inlay antenna design is a key requirement.
• Knowledge of Automatic Identification Data Capture (AIDC) and RFID encoding solutions.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and customers.