Salary Breakdown
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Average
$68,180
ANNUAL
$32.78
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,230
ANNUAL
$22.71
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,950
ANNUAL
$29.78
HOURLY
Expert Level
$97,920
ANNUAL
$47.08
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Projected Jobs
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2,260
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
01
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.
02
Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
03
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.
04
Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
05
Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
06
Measure or mix chemicals or compounds in accordance with detailed instructions or formulas.
07
Monitor equipment during operation to ensure adherence to specifications for characteristics such as pressure, temperature, or flow.
08
Collect or compile nanotechnology research or engineering data.
09
Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
10
Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Learning
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Category Flexibility
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