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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologist

💰 Earn $61K-$97K
📚 Some College
⏱️ 24–48 Month Training
📈 1.7% Job Growth
  • Dive into the future by manipulating materials at the nanoscale for innovative solutions.
  • Play a crucial role in advancing technology with precision and cutting-edge techniques.
  • Explore the microscopic world using advanced tools like atomic force microscopy.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologist
What Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists DoImplement 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
  • Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists Education, Salary, and Growth
Minimum EducationSome College
Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)
Training Time2 to 4 years
Job Openings6,300 Annually
Median Earnings
$77,350 in California
$64,790 Nationally

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  • Thinking and problem solving
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands
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