How do they match: 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.

  • 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.
  • Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.
  • Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.
  • Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.
  • Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.
  • Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.
  • 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.

  • Operate precision equipment to control microscopic or nanoscopic processes.
  • Design alternative energy systems.
  • Design micro- or nano-scale materials, devices, or systems.
  • Develop operational methods or processes that use green materials or emphasize sustainability.
  • Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
  • Prepare operational reports.
  • Research engineering aspects of biological or chemical processes.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.