Description
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Initiative
Tasks
- Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.
- Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.
- Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.
- Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
- Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Analyzing Data or Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Operating system software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Systems Analysis
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Design
Most Common Education Level
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Income Percentile
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| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $77,623 |
| Median (50%) | $111,576 |
| High (90%) | $159,980 |
Employability
There are currently 161,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 169,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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