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Job Description
Implement production processes for nanoscale designs to produce 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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3029.11
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Tasks for “Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists”
- Implement new or enhanced methods or processes for the processing, testing, or manufacture of nanotechnology materials or products.
- Collect or compile nanotechnology research or engineering data.
- Analyze the life cycle of nanomaterials or nano-enabled products to determine environmental impact.
- Process nanoparticles or nanostructures, using technologies such as ultraviolet radiation, microwave energy, or catalysis.
- Capture nanoparticle contaminants, using techniques such as electrical fields or electrospinning.
- Inspect or measure thin films of carbon nanotubes, polymers, or inorganic coatings, using a variety of techniques or analytical tools.
- Supervise or provide technical direction to technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
- Develop or modify wet chemical or industrial laboratory experimental techniques for nanoscale use.
- Install nanotechnology production equipment at customer or manufacturing sites.
- Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
- Mix raw materials or catalysts to manufacture nanoparticles according to specifications, ensuring proper particle size, shape, or organization.
- Compare the performance or environmental impact of nanomaterials by nanoparticle size, shape, or organization.
- 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.
- Prepare detailed verbal or written presentations for scientists, engineers, project managers, or upper management.
- Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
- Contribute written material or data for grant or patent applications.
- Prepare capability data, training materials, or other documentation for transfer of processes to production.
Related Technology & Tools
- Focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes FIB-SEM
- X ray diffractometers
- Spin processors
- Auger electron microscopes
- Atomic layer deposition ALD systems
- Capacitively coupled plasma CCP reactors
- Ionization gauges
- Face shields
- Spin dryers
- Particle counters
- Ion implanters
- Thermal evaporators
- Capacitance manometers
- Vacuum contact printers
- Respirators
- Vacuum hotplates
- Photoresist dispensing systems
- Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition PECVD systems
- Optical profilers
- Hotplates
- Molecular beam epitaxy MBE systems
- Turbo pumps
- Photoelectron spectroscopes
- Sputter coaters
- Vacuum ovens
- Energy dispersive x-ray EDX spectroscopes
- Gowning gloves
- Optical thin film measurement systems
- Eyewash stations
- Electron beam evaporators
- Rapid thermal annealers RTA
- Scanning probe microscopes SPM
- Wafer substrate bonders
- Wire bonders
- Scanning tunneling microscopes STM
- Molecular vapor deposition MVD systems
- Helium leak detectors
- Digital pattern generators
- Scanning acoustic microscopes
- Fire extinguishers
- Particle size analyzers
- Extreme ultraviolet EUV systems
- Profilometers
- Mask aligners
- Optical tweezers
- Ellipsometers
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Field emission scanning electron microscopes FESEM
- Zeta potential analyzers
- Isolation glove boxes
- Interferometers
- Plasma etchers
- Optical compound microscopes
- Safety showers
- Magnetron plasma sputter reactors
- Bourdon tube gauges
- Focused ion beam FIB etching tools
- Oxidation furnaces
- Photoresist spin coaters
- Secondary ion mass spectrometers SIMS
- Pirani gauges
- Electron beam writers
- Infrared spectroscopes
- Ultraviolet ozone cleaners
- Chemical protective aprons
- Transmission electron microscopes TEM
- Ultrasonic cleaners
- Protective gowns
- Atomic force microscopes AFM
- Pipettes
- Parallel plate reactive ion etchers RIE
- Spectrophotometers
- Contact aligners
- Residual gas analyzers
- Bake ovens
- Parametric analyzers
- Inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etchers ICP-RIE
- Scanning electron microscopes SEM
- Dielectric deposition tools
- Nanoimprint lithography NIL systems
- Fluorescence optical microscopes
- Linewidth measurement systems
- Safety goggles
- Deionization water systems
- Metal-organic chemical vapor deposition MOCVD systems
- Ion mills
- Four-point probes
- Chemical baths
- Desktop computers
- Spectroscopic ellipsometers
- Chemical mechanical polishing CMP systems
- Low pressure chemical vapor deposition LPCVD systems
- Cryogenic gloves
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Image analysis software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SPMLab
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Optical imaging systems
- Microsoft Word
- Simulation software
- Microsoft Excel