Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Manufacturing · Manufacturing Production Process Development

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 17-3026.01

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$39k10th$55kMedian$85k90th

New workers start near $38,810; experienced workers reach $85,010. About 280 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +12.5%; Alamo region, 280 to 315 jobs · U.S. +2%
Openings a year: 29; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 6,300
Employed in 2024: 280; in the Alamo region · U.S. 74,600

Typical entry education: Associate's degree

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension3.9
Active Listening3.8
Active Learning3.6
Writing3.8
Critical Thinking3.8
Monitoring3.3
Speaking3.5
Complex Problem Solving3.4

What the work is

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.

Operate nanotechnology compounding, testing, processing, or production equipment in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazardous material restrictions, or health and safety requirements.
Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
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.
Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
Measure or mix chemicals or compounds in accordance with detailed instructions or formulas.

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