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Nanosystems Engineers

SOC 17-2199.09

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.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.9

Science

3.9

Mathematics

3.8

Active Learning

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.7

Physics

4.5

Mathematics

4.4

Chemistry

4.2

Computers and Electronics

3.8

English Language

3.7

Production and Processing

3.5

Design

3.4

Key Tasks

1Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.

2Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.

3Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.

4Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.

5Provide 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.

Also Known As

Advanced Research Programs Director Durability Engineer Microarray Operations Vice President Nanoelectronics Engineer Nanosystems Engineer Research Scientist Scientist Technical Programs Manager