Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 36,120 - 98,720; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Nanotechnology Engineering Technologist to implement production processes for nanoscale designs. The role involves supervising technicians, collaborating with scientists, and ensuring proper installation of nanotechnology equipment. The ideal candidate will have skills in critical thinking, active listening, and various software tools related to nanotechnology. The salary ranges from $36,120 to $98,720 per year, based on experience and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or provide technical direction to technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
• Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
• Install nanotechnology production equipment at customer or manufacturing sites.
• Capture nanoparticle contaminants using techniques such as electrical fields or electrospinning.
• Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
• Develop or modify wet chemical or industrial laboratory experimental techniques for nanoscale use.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Monitoring

Mathematics

Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Windows

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Simulation software

Image analysis software

Optical imaging systems

SPMLab

Job description

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologist

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or provide technical direction to technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
• Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
• Install nanotechnology production equipment at customer or manufacturing sites.
• Capture nanoparticle contaminants using techniques such as electrical fields or electrospinning.
• Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
• Develop or modify wet chemical or industrial laboratory experimental techniques for nanoscale use.

Key Skills

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Windows
• Computer‑aided design (CAD) software
• Simulation software
• Image analysis software
• Optical imaging systems
• SPMLab

Salary Range

The salary for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists ranges between about $36,120 and $98,720 a year.