Microsystems Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Sample of reported job titles:
Control Systems Engineer, MEMS Integration Engineer (Microelectrical Mechanical Integration Engineer), Microsystems Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer), System Engineer, Systems Engineer
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications.
- Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
- Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays.
- Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications.
- Develop customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, or operating instructions.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Anisotropic Crystalline Etch Simulation ACES,Ansys Fluent,ANSYS LS-DYNA,ANSYS Multiphysics,Beige Bag Software B2 Spice,Cadence PSpice,CAzM,Circuit simulation software,COMSOL Multiphysics,Coventor ARCHITECT3D,Coventor CoventorWare,Dassault Systemes Abaqus,Dolphin Integration SMASH,Finite element analysis FEA software,Finite element method FEM software,FLorida Object Oriented Design Simulator FLOODS,FLorida Object Oriented Process Simulator FLOOPS,Intusoft ICAP,IRSIM,KLA-Tencor PROLITH,Linear Technology LTSpice,Mentor Graphics LeonardoSpectrum,Mentor Graphics ModelSim,Microelectromechanical systems MEMS simulation software,Microwind Dsch,Minitab,Molecular visualization software,MSC Software Patran,Penzar TopSPICE,PISCES IIB,Process simulation software,SAS statistical software,Siemens PLM software,Simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis SPICE,Simulation software,SimWindows,SUPREM,Syborg Systems MicroTec,Synopsys HSPICE,Synopsys Taurus Medici,Tanner EDA T-SPICE,The MathWorks MATLAB,Transas Group PISCES2,Very high speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL simulation software,WinSpice
- Computer aided design CAD software:Autodesk AutoCAD,Computer aided design CAD software,Dassault Systemes SolidWorks,IntelliCAD,MEMSCAP MEMS Pro,PTC Creo Parametric,Schematic capture software,Static Free Software Electric VLSI Design System,Tanner EDA L-Edit,Xcircuit
- Data base user interface and query software:Microsoft Access
- Development environment software:C,Microsoft Visual Basic,National Instruments LabVIEW,Verilog,Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL
- Electronic mail software:Microsoft Outlook
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems:Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Detailed Work Activities
- Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
- Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
- Create models of engineering designs or methods.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail:88% responded"Every day"
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:86% responded"Every day"
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results:77% responded"Important results"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:76% responded"Every day"
- Time Pressure:74% responded"Once a month or more but not every week"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Complex Problem Solving:Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Systems Analysis:Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Engineering and Technology:Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Physics:Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
- Design:Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 34%Master's Degree
- 31%Bachelor's Degree
- 22%Doctoral Degree
- 13%Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning:The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning:The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic:Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Innovation:Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Initiative:Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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