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.

Scope note

Excludes microelectronics engineering technician. Includes people using materials such as quartz, plastics and ceramics.

Alternative Labels

micro-system engineering technician

microelectromechanical systems technologist

MEMS technologist

microsystem engineering assistant

microsystem technologist

microsystem engineering technician

MEMS technician

technician in microsystems

microelectromechanical systems technician

technician in microsystem engineering

microsystem technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

wear cleanroom suit fasten components read engineering drawings assist scientific research meet deadlines assemble microelectromechanical systems align components read assembly drawings set tolerances adjust engineering designs inspect quality of products liaise with engineers prepare production prototypes test microelectromechanical systems record test data package microelectromechanical systems

Essential Knowledge

design drawings microelectromechanical systems quality standards microsystem test procedures microassembly

Optional Skills and Competences

apply soldering techniques keep records of work progress use CAM software program firmware write technical reports monitor machine operations use precision tools integrate new products in manufacturing resolve equipment malfunctions operate precision measuring equipment operate precision machinery maintain microelectromechanical systems apply technical communication skills

Optional Knowledge

precision mechanics precision measuring instruments surface-mount technology MOEM firmware CAD software

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/26e1add0-da3f-4ed6-aa91-791cb550146f

Status

released

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