Occupation Atlasmicrosystem engineering technician
ESCO · http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/26e1add0-da3f-4ed6-aa91-791cb550146f
microsystem engineering technician
Microsystem engineering technicians collaborate with micro-system engineers in the development of microsystems or microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, which can be integrated in mechanical, optical, acoustic, and electronic products. Microsystem engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining the microsystems.
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Essential (21)
ESCO's essential and optional tags describe how its taxonomy relates a skill to this occupation. They are not the essential functions of a job under the ADA, which an employer determines for its own role.
- adjust engineering designs
- align components
- assemble microelectromechanical systems
- assist scientific research
- design drawings
- fasten components
- inspect quality of products
- liaise with engineers
- meet deadlines
- microassembly
- microelectromechanical systems
- microsystem test procedures
- package microelectromechanical systems
- prepare production prototypes
- quality standards
- read assembly drawings
- read engineering drawings
- record test data
- set tolerances
- test microelectromechanical systems
- wear cleanroom suit
Optional (20)
- CAD software
- MOEM
- apply soldering techniques
- apply technical communication skills
- automatic control system
- firmware
- integrate new products in manufacturing
- keep records of work progress
- maintain microelectromechanical systems
- monitor machine operations
- operate precision machinery
- operate precision measuring equipment
- precision measuring instruments
- precision mechanics
- program firmware
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- surface-mount technology
- use CAM software
- use precision tools
- write technical reports
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