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Microsystems Engineers

SOC 17-2199.06

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Writing

3.8

Systems Analysis

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Science

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Computers and Electronics

4.6

Engineering and Technology

4.6

Mathematics

4.1

Physics

4.0

Design

3.9

English Language

3.5

Production and Processing

3.2

Mechanical

3.2

Key Tasks

1Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.

2Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.

3Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.

4Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.

5Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.

Also Known As

Control Systems Engineer Device Engineer Medical Device Engineer MEMS Device Scientist (Microelectromechanical Systems Device Scientist) MEMS Engineer (Microelectromechanical Systems Engineer) MEMS Integration Engineer (Microelectrical Mechanical Integration Engineer) MEMS Process Engineer (Microelectromechanical Systems Process Engineer) Microelectronics Engineer Microsystems Engineer Mobile Device Engineer

Tools & Equipment

Atomic force microscopes AFM Atomic layer deposition ALD systems Chemical mechanical polishing CMP systems Contact angle measurement systems Contact mask aligners