sensor-engineering-technician/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — sensor engineering technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2072.01 (Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists).

Task statements

• [Core] Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.
• [Core] Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.
• [Core] Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
• [Core] Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
• [Core] Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
• [Core] Train users in details of system operation.
• [Core] Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.
• [Core] Test tags or labels to ensure readability.
• [Core] Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
• [Core] Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
• [Core] Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.
• [Core] Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.
• [Core] Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
• [Core] Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
• [Core] Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
• [Core] Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.
• [Core] Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.
• [Core] Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
• [Core] Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
• [Core] Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
• [Core] Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.

Detailed work activities

• Advise customers on the use of products or services.
• Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
• Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
• Assess product or process usefulness.
• Collect data about project sites.
• Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
• Create schematic drawings for electronics.
• Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
• Determine operational methods.
• Develop software or computer applications.
• Develop technical methods or processes.
• Document technical design details.
• Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects.
• Inspect equipment or systems.
• Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
• Maintain electronic equipment.
• Select project materials.
• Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
• Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
• Update technical knowledge.