All About Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians

Example of a Nanotechnology Engineering Technician Job Operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of molecular or macromolecular composition. Work under the supervision of engineering staff.

Nanotechnology Engineering Technician Responsibilities

• Assemble components, using techniques such as interference fitting, solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding.
• Inspect nanotechnology work products to ensure quality or adherence to specifications.
• Produce detailed images or measurement of objects, using tools such as scanning tunneling microscopes or oscilloscopes.
• Measure emission of nanodust or nanoparticles during nanocomposite or other nano-scale production processes, using systems such as aerosol detection systems.
• Assist nanoscientists, engineers, or technologists in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
• Measure or report toxicity of engineered nanoparticles.

Qualities of a Nanotechnology Engineering Technician

Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager)
• Nanotechnician
• Nanotechnology Technician
• Process Engineering Technician
• Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)

Job Opportunities for Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians

There were about 76,800 jobs for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters in 2016 (in the United States).

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.2% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,000 new jobs for Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians by 2026. The BLS estimates 7,100 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters are Texas, California, and Arizona.

Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, West Virginia, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians

The average yearly salary of a Nanotechnology Engineering Technician ranges between $36,120 and $98,720. The median salary is $63,200.

How much do Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters make in different U.S. states?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
District of Columbia	$92,600
Maryland	$84,790
Maine	$79,670
New Mexico	$78,160
Virginia	$77,280
Hawaii	$76,070
New Jersey	$75,380
North Dakota	$75,030
Washington	$74,810
Rhode Island	$73,240
Alaska	$71,850
California	$71,420
Nevada	$71,330
South Carolina	$70,820
West Virginia	$70,550
Wyoming	$67,110
Texas	$66,630
Kansas	$65,870
Connecticut	$64,510
Michigan	$64,270
Massachusetts	$64,220
Oklahoma	$63,790
New York	$63,780
Illinois	$63,760
North Carolina	$63,600
Colorado	$63,590
Ohio	$61,060
Mississippi	$60,500
Arkansas	$60,310
Louisiana	$59,930
Missouri	$59,830
Georgia	$59,830
Montana	$59,810
Alabama	$59,380
Arizona	$59,210
Vermont	$58,960
Kentucky	$58,880
Florida	$58,860
Wisconsin	$58,780
Indiana	$58,450
Tennessee	$57,800
New Hampshire	$57,730
Nebraska	$57,630
Iowa	$57,620
Minnesota	$57,440
Pennsylvania	$57,210
Oregon	$56,890
Utah	$56,480
Idaho	$55,540
Delaware	$51,380
South Dakota	$51,110

What Tools & Technology do Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians:

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Who Employs Nanotechnology Engineering Technicians?

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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