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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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.

What you’d do

  • 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.
  • Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
  • Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
  • Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
  • Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
  • Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
  • Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
  • 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.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Science

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Nanofabrication Specialist
  • Process Engineering Technician (Process Engineering Tech)
  • R and D Engineer (Research and Development Engineer)
  • Research Lab Associate (Research Laboratory Associate)
  • Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
  • Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician)

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