TES - RFID Lab Field Team Technician
About The Position
The RFID Lab at Auburn University is seeking a motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented employee to perform RFID in-store testing and audits. This position will primarily involve fieldwork at partner locations, including activities such as RFID tag audits, barcode audits, and RFID cycle counts. Temporary Employment Services (TES) is a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources that provides temporary employees to meet the university's staffing needs. TES is a great way to showcase professional skills and gain valuable work experience within higher education. AU students are not eligible for TES. Candidates are required to upload a resume and cover letter with their application, combined into one document.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Understanding of RFID components (tags, readers, antennas, frequencies—UHF/HF) and how they function in real-world environments.
- Ability to properly tag merchandise and ensure accurate encoding for optimal readability.
- Ability to follow test protocols in live environments without disrupting store operations.
- Attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Perform data collection tests to investigate the performance of large-scale RFID deployments.
- RFID tagging items in a retail environment and then doing tests with a RFID reader to determine the quality and readability of the tags.
- Perform in-store barcode/inventory audits.
- May occasionally participate in in-lab demonstrations and testing.
- Occasionally travel to partner locations outside of the Bentonville/Fayetteville area.
Benefits
- Generous benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Culture of support and work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
