CAREER

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$60,220

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+3.3% (slower than the average)

Career

What Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians Do

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.

Other Job Titles Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians May Have

Engineering Technician, Nanofabrication Specialist, Research Associate, Research Scientist

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • 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.
  • Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
  • Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.

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