# 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. - Code: 17-2199.09 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2199) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 25 tasks (17 core and 8 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2199.09 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2199.09.json ## What the work is made of 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 task · Task 16540 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 2. Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production. Core task · Task 16532 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 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 task · Task 16546 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 4. Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques. Core task · Task 16533 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 5. Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations. Core task · Task 16537 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 6. Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems. Core task · Task 16542 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 7. Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes. Core task · Task 16545 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 8. Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies. Core task · Task 16531 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 9. Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy. Core task · Task 16536 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 10. Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production. Core task · Task 16539 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 11. Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use. Core task · Task 16535 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 12. Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy. Core task · Task 16541 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 13. Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells. Core task · Task 19669 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 14. Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies. Core task · Task 16534 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 15. Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software. Core task · Task 16544 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 16. Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency. Core task · Task 19671 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 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 task · Task 16543 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 18. Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production. Supplemental task · Task 19670 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 19. Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites. Supplemental task · Task 19673 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 20. Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications. Supplemental task · Task 16538 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 21. Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability. Supplemental task · Task 19677 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 22. Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes. Supplemental task · Task 19676 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 23. Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires. Supplemental task · Task 19674 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 24. Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air. Supplemental task · Task 19672 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2023 25. Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings. 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