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Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians

SOC 17-3029.12

Operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of molecular or macromolecular composition. Work under the supervision of engineering staff.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Monitoring

3.6

Operation Monitoring

3.6

Quality Control Analysis

3.6

Active Listening

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.5

Writing

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.1

Computers and Electronics

4.0

Mechanical

3.9

Chemistry

3.8

Physics

3.4

English Language

3.4

Production and Processing

3.3

Mathematics

3.2

Key Tasks

1Operate 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.

2Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.

3Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.

4Measure or mix chemicals or compounds in accordance with detailed instructions or formulas.

5Monitor equipment during operation to ensure adherence to specifications for characteristics such as pressure, temperature, or flow.

Also Known As

Cleanroom Technician Engineering Technician Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager) Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician) Microfabrication Engineer Manager Nanofabrication Specialist Nanoscience Technician Nanotechnician Nanotechnology Engineering Technician Nanotechnology Technician