Nanosystems Engineers
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.
- Tasks
- 25 tasks17 core, 8 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2199.09SOC 2018: 17-2199
What the work is made of
17 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. 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.Core taskTask 16540Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.Core taskTask 16532Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. 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.Core taskTask 16546Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.Core taskTask 16533Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.Core taskTask 16537Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.Core taskTask 16542Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.Core taskTask 16545Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.Core taskTask 16531Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.Core taskTask 16536Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.Core taskTask 16539Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.Core taskTask 16535Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.Core taskTask 16541Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.Core taskTask 19669Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 14. Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.Core taskTask 16534Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 15. Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.Core taskTask 16544Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 16. Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency.Core taskTask 19671Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 17. Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.Core taskTask 16543Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 18. Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.Supplemental taskTask 19670Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 19. Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.Supplemental taskTask 19673Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 20. Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.Supplemental taskTask 16538Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 21. Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.Supplemental taskTask 19677Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 22. Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.Supplemental taskTask 19676Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 23. Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.Supplemental taskTask 19674Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 24. Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.Supplemental taskTask 19672Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 25. Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.Supplemental taskTask 19675Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2199
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