Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
O*NET Code: 17-3026.01
Description
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, 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.
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💼 Also Known As
Cleanroom OperatorCleanroom Technician (Cleanroom Tech)Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician)Nanofabrication SpecialistNanoscience Technician (Nanoscience Tech)NanotechnicianNanotechnologistNanotechnology Engineering Technician (Nanotechnology Engineering Tech)Nanotechnology Technician (Nanotechnology Tech)Process Engineering Technician (Process Engineering Tech)R and D Engineer (Research and Development Engineer)Research Lab Associate (Research Laboratory Associate)Research ScientistResearch SpecialistResearch Staff MemberResearch Support SpecialistResearch Technician (Research Tech)Scientific Research AssociateTechnical Associate
⚡ Skills (21)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Writing4/100
Active Listening4/100
Science4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Speaking3/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Image analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Optical imaging systems
Graphics or photo imaging software
0SPMLab
Analytical or scientific software
0Simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians → Industrial Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (81% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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