Nanosystems Engineers

Nanosystems Engineers

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.

Key Competencies * Analytical Thinking * Persistence * Innovation * Attention to Detail * Achievement/Effort * Initiative * Integrity * Independence * Adaptability/Flexibility * Dependability

Representative Tasks * Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques. * Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies. * Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.

Industry

Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Government, Manufacturing,

Job Family Architecture and Engineering

Sample Job Titles Advanced Research Programs Director, Durability Engineer, Microarray Operations Vice President, Nanoelectronics Engineer, Nanosystems Engineer, Research Scientist, Scientist, Technical Programs Manager.