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Microsystems Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

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31 tasks8 core, 17 supplemental, 6 not rated
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17-2199.06SOC 2018: 17-2199

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  1. Task 1. Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.Core taskTask 16503Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.Core taskTask 16497Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.Core taskTask 16492Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.Core taskTask 16505Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.Core taskTask 16485Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements.Core taskTask 16495Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting.Core taskTask 16502Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers or designers for training or new product development purposes.Core taskTask 16490Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability.Supplemental taskTask 16498Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints.Supplemental taskTask 16494Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.Supplemental taskTask 16508Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems.Supplemental taskTask 16489Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes.Supplemental taskTask 16504Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.Supplemental taskTask 16506Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Devise microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production methods, such as integrated circuit fabrication, lithographic electroform modeling, or micromachining.Supplemental taskTask 16499Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Develop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests.Supplemental taskTask 16500Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Validate fabrication processes for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), using statistical process control implementation, virtual process simulations, data mining, or life testing.Supplemental taskTask 16507Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Demonstrate miniaturized systems that contain components, such as microsensors, microactuators, or integrated electronic circuits, fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers.Supplemental taskTask 16491Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications.Supplemental taskTask 16484Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Conduct acceptance tests, vendor-qualification protocols, surveys, audits, corrective-action reviews, or performance monitoring of incoming materials or components to ensure conformance to specifications.Supplemental taskTask 16493Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays.Supplemental taskTask 16486Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  22. Task 22. Develop customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, or operating instructions.Supplemental taskTask 16488Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  23. Task 23. Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications.Supplemental taskTask 16487Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  24. Task 24. Develop or validate product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds, or inspection tools for quality control testing or performance measurement.Supplemental taskTask 16501Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  25. Task 25. Oversee operation of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication or assembly equipment, such as handling, singulation, assembly, wire-bonding, soldering, or package sealing.Supplemental taskTask 16496Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016
  26. Task 26. Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.Not ratedTask 19656Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013
  27. Task 27. Design or develop energy products using nanomaterials or nanoprocesses, such as micro-nano machining.Not ratedTask 19657Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013
  28. Task 28. Design or develop industrial air quality microsystems, such as carbon dioxide fixing devices.Not ratedTask 19658Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013
  29. Task 29. Design or develop sensors to reduce the energy or resource requirements to operate appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashing machines.Not ratedTask 19659Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013
  30. Task 30. Design sensors or switches that require little or no power to operate for environmental monitoring or industrial metering applications.Not ratedTask 19660Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013
  31. Task 31. Research or develop emerging microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems to convert nontraditional energy sources into power, such as ambient energy harvesters that convert environmental vibrations into usable energy.Not ratedTask 19661Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013

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