Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

What Does a Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
• 2Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
• 3Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
• 4Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
• 5Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
• 6Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
• 7Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
• 8Operate 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.

Required Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Writing
• Active Listening
• Science
• Image analysis software
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Optical imaging systems
• Simulation software
• SPMLab