We are looking for a Product Engineer for RFID, as part of the global Engineering team, located in Terrassa (Barcelona).
The RFID label Product Engineer will focus on RFID labels for general merchandise across Europe and the USA. Cooperating with the global product manager, the Product Engineer will follow and implement product marketing strategies in the region, supporting the sales team to recognize customer requirements and recommend suitable RFID labels to increase market share and enhance growth of the RFID labels for general merchandise.
Core Objectives and Responsibilities
* Recognize customer requirements and recommend suitable RFID labels.
* Familiarity with RFID industry standards, encoding schemes, especially for UHF and HF frequency.
* Cooperate with the Global Product Manager to develop and implement effective product lines and marketing strategies and product development roadmaps to increase market share and grow into new markets. Maintain an active focus and interface with market "drivers" (technologies and end user needs) staying on top of trends that will result in a continuous proactive market-driven approach.
* Cooperate with the Global Product Manager to manage the healthiness of the assigned product line (i.e., SKU rationalization/obsolescence, price positioning and profit analysis, SKU system maintenance, and inventory turn metrics).
* Lead project development processes. Must have the ability to develop strong team relationships with the cross-functional new product development team.
* Manage related beta site/prototype product development programs, including effectively communicating product features and benefits to the target audience.
* Manage the maintenance of competitive intelligence database. Complete related market and competition analysis reports as required.
* In conjunction with the Marketing team, develop and implement product launch activities, including product positioning, marketing materials, pricing, packaging, launch budgets, website content, application notes, etc.
Education & Experience
* 5+ years of business experience with 2+ years as a Product Engineer in MNC, preferably in the RFID label, electronic accessory, or electronic article surveillance-related industry.
* 3+ years of RFID-related working experience.
* Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills in English.
* Experience in developing marketing/business strategies, plans and programs with specific experience in product development, project management, business case development, and cross-functional interactions.
* Well-developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex concepts and draw implications.
* Excellent communication skills that facilitate working with a variety of teams throughout the product lifecycle.
* Demonstrated success in translating customer requirements into new product offerings.
* A proactive work style that takes initiative to improve products, proactively communicates with teams, follows up on issues, and brings deliverables to completion.
* Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
* Demonstrated success in defining and launching commercially successful products.
* Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
* Travel as required to meet with customers, demonstrate products, set up beta sites, work at trade shows/conferences, and stay in tune with the market (~15%).
What We Offer
* You will join a multinational company with a good working environment and strong corporate values.
* Attractive and competitive salary package.
* Work for a dynamic, global company, with opportunities for professional growth and possibilities to experiment and test new ideas.
* Home office work two days a week.
Residence in the Barcelona area is required.
If you have the skills we are looking for and want to participate in the selection process, please send us your detailed CV to [emailprotected].
All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines.
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