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Summary Description


	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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Advanced Research Programs Director

2.	Durability Engineer

3.	Microarray Operations Vice President

4.	Nanoelectronics Engineer

5.	Nanosystems Engineer

6.	Research Scientist

7.	Scientist

8.	Technical Programs Manager

Job Tasks

	Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies. Prepare proposal documents.

	Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques. Operate precision equipment to control microscopic or nanoscopic processes.

	Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production. Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.

	Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations. Prepare operational reports. Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.

	Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems. Provide technical guidance to other personnel.

	Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography. Research engineering applications of emerging technologies.

	Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies. Identify new applications for existing technologies.

	Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. Devise research or testing protocols.

	Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production. Develop technical methods or processes.

	Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy. Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.

	Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency. Design micro- or nano-scale materials, devices, or systems.

	Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use. Advise customers on the use of products or services.

	Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications. Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.

	Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy. Develop technical methods or processes.

	Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes. Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.

	Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software. Design materials for industrial or commercial applications.

	Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires. Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.

	Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells. Design alternative energy systems.

	Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes. Design micro- or nano-scale materials, devices, or systems. Create physical models or prototypes.

	Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites. Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.

	Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production. Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.

	Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air. Design materials for industrial or commercial applications.

	Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability. Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.

	Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes. Design micro- or nano-scale materials, devices, or systems.

	Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings. Design materials for industrial or commercial applications.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

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