Occupations/17-3026.01
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
69%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
38%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
49%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
- Mostly routine
Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
- Mostly routine
Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
- 02Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
- 03Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
- 04Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
- 05Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
- 06Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.70
- Degree of automation2.70
- Time sitting3.55
- Originality (ability)3.12
- Conflict situations2.10
- Hands-on objects/tools3.10
- Outdoors / weather1.10
- Disease exposure1.20
- Decision freedom4.10
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension4.25
- Oral Comprehension4.12
- Problem Sensitivity4.00
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
- Written Expression3.88
- Oral Expression3.88
- Near Vision3.88
- Information Ordering3.88
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.12
- Active Listening3.62
- Writing3.75
- Speaking3.38
- Mathematics3.38
- Science3.62
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.38
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
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Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $4,600 | 100% | 27% | 1 yr $118,465 2 yr $157,779 Master's · CIP 15.15 |
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS · Public | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $11,400 | 88% | 67% | 1 yr $107,535 2 yr $106,421 Master's · CIP 15.15 |
Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $33,200 | 53% | 65% | 1 yr $99,481 2 yr $96,405 Master's · CIP 15.15 |
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $86,867 2 yr $92,632 Bachelor's · CIP 15.15 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL · Public | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $17,500 | 45% | 85% | 1 yr $80,273 2 yr $71,015 Master's · CIP 15.15 |
California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA · Public | Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.0001 | $7,100 | 40% | 74% | 1 yr $72,860 2 yr $63,005 Bachelor's · CIP 15.00 |
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ · Public | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $13,200 | 87% | 66% | 1 yr $67,660 2 yr $73,215 Bachelor's · CIP 15.15 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ · Public | Industrial Technology/Technician 15.0612 | $12,000 | 90% | 69% | 1 yr — 2 yr $67,164 Bachelor's · CIP 15.06 |
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI · Public | Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 | $16,100 | 88% | 82% | 1 yr $66,768 2 yr $67,429 Bachelor's · CIP 15.15 |
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN · Public | Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.0001 | $9,900 | 77% | 58% | 1 yr $65,797 2 yr $63,005 Bachelor's · CIP 15.00 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Industrial Technology/Technician 15.0612 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr $64,196 2 yr $62,489 Bachelor's · CIP 15.06 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Industrial Technology/Technician 15.0612 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr $63,749 2 yr $59,824 Bachelor's · CIP 15.06 |