Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.
Also called: Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech) · Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician) · Nanofabrication Specialist · Process Engineering Technician (Process Engineering Tech) · R and D Engineer (Research and Development Engineer) · Research Lab Associate (Research Laboratory Associate)
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Top skills employers ask for
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- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Science
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
- Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
- Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
- Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
- Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
- Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
- Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
- Operate nanotechnology compounding, testing, processing, or production equipment in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazardous material restrictions, or health and safety requirements.
- Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
- Monitor equipment during operation to ensure adherence to specifications for characteristics such as pressure, temperature, or flow.
Tools & technology
- Microsoft Windows
- Image analysis software
- Optical imaging systems
- Simulation software
- SPMLab
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Knowledge areas
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Education and Training
- Production and Processing