Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians
On the Job
Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians work under the direction of engineers. They operate commercial-scale equipment that is used to produce nano (small scale) materials. They may assist nanoscientists with a variety of tasks, including processing or classifying nano-materials, writing or documentation, or inspecting work products.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
- Operate precision equipment to control microscopic or nanoscopic processes.
- Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
- Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Test products for functionality or quality.
- Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
- Research engineering applications of emerging technologies.
- Document design or operational test results.
- Document technical design details.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Working with a group or team.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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