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Job Description
Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2199.09
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nanosystems Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Technical Programs Manager
- Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Microarray Operations Vice President
- Advanced Research Programs Director
- Nanosystems Engineer
- Nanoelectronics Engineer
Tasks for “Durability Engineer”
- Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.
- Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.
- Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.
- Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency.
- Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.
- Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.
- Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
- Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.
- Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
- Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.
- Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.
- Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.
- Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.
- Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.
- Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.
- Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.
- Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.
- Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.
- Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
- Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.
- Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.
- Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.
- Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
- Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.
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