# Microsystems Engineers > Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. - Code: 17-2199.06 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2199) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 31 tasks (8 core, 17 supplemental and 6 not rated) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2199.06 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2199.06.json ## What the work is made of 1. Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints. Core task · Task 16503 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 2. Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software. Core task · Task 16497 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 3. Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements. Core task · Task 16492 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 4. Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement. Core task · Task 16505 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 5. Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Core task · Task 16485 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 6. Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements. Core task · Task 16495 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 7. Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting. Core task · Task 16502 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 8. Communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers or designers for training or new product development purposes. Core task · Task 16490 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 9. Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability. Supplemental task · Task 16498 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 10. Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints. Supplemental task · Task 16494 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 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 task · Task 16508 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 12. Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems. Supplemental task · Task 16489 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 13. Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes. Supplemental task · Task 16504 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 14. Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Supplemental task · Task 16506 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 15. Devise microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production methods, such as integrated circuit fabrication, lithographic electroform modeling, or micromachining. Supplemental task · Task 16499 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 16. Develop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests. Supplemental task · Task 16500 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 17. Validate fabrication processes for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), using statistical process control implementation, virtual process simulations, data mining, or life testing. Supplemental task · Task 16507 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 18. Demonstrate miniaturized systems that contain components, such as microsensors, microactuators, or integrated electronic circuits, fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers. Supplemental task · Task 16491 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 19. Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications. Supplemental task · Task 16484 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, July 2016 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 task · Task 16493 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 21. Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays. Supplemental task · Task 16486 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 22. Develop customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, or operating instructions. Supplemental task · Task 16488 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 23. Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications. Supplemental task · Task 16487 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 24. Develop or validate product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds, or inspection tools for quality control testing or performance measurement. Supplemental task · Task 16501 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 25. Oversee operation of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication or assembly equipment, such as handling, singulation, assembly, wire-bonding, soldering, or package sealing. Supplemental task · Task 16496 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, July 2016 26. Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Not rated · Task 19656 · Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013 27. Design or develop energy products using nanomaterials or nanoprocesses, such as micro-nano machining. Not rated · Task 19657 · Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013 28. Design or develop industrial air quality microsystems, such as carbon dioxide fixing devices. Not rated · Task 19658 · Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013 29. Design or develop sensors to reduce the energy or resource requirements to operate appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashing machines. Not rated · Task 19659 · Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013 30. Design sensors or switches that require little or no power to operate for environmental monitoring or industrial metering applications. Not rated · Task 19660 · Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2013 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. 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