Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists
Implement production processes for nanoscale designs to produce 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.
Also called: Research Associate, Research Specialist, Research Staff Member, Scientist
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- product and service development
- computers and electronics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Skills:
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Abilites:
- listen and understand what people say
- read and understand what is written
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Persistence
- Achievement/Effort
- Initiative
- Integrity
Technology:
Analytical or scientific software
- Image analysis software
- Simulation software
Graphics or photo imaging software
