microelectronics engineer

Microelectronics engineers design, develop, and supervise the production of small electronic devices and components such as micro-processors and integrated circuits.

ESCO Code

2152.1.7

NACE Code

71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

26.51 - Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation

26.11 - Manufacture of electronic components

Scope note

Excludes microsystem engineer. Excludes people using materials such as quartz, plastics and ceramics.

Alternative Labels

microelectronic technology engineer

microelectronic engineer

micro-electronics engineer

microelectronics design engineer

microelectronic technology engineering expert

microelectronic technology engineering consultant

micro electronics engineer

microelectronics technology engineering adviser

engineer of microprocessors

micro electronic engineer

microelectronic engineering consultant

microelectronic engineering specialist

engineer of micro-electronics

micro-electronic engineer

microelectronic engineering adviser

microprocessor engineer

microelectronic engineering expert

microelectronic technology engineering specialist

engineer of microelectronics

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

Narrower occupations

- integrated circuit design engineer

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

abide by regulations on banned materials adjust engineering designs analyse test data approve engineering design conduct literature research conduct quality control analysis demonstrate disciplinary expertise design microelectronics design prototypes develop electronic test procedures ensure material compliance interact professionally in research and professional environments manage personal professional development manage research data model microelectronics operate open source software operate scientific measuring equipment perform data analysis perform project management perform scientific research prepare production prototypes process customer requests based on the REACh Regulation 1907 2006 read engineering drawings record test data report analysis results synthesise information test microelectronics think abstractly use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

computer simulation design drawings electricity electricity principles electronic equipment standards electronic test procedures electronics engineering principles environmental legislation environmental threats integrated circuits mathematics microassembly microelectronics microprocessors physics

Optional Skills and Competences

apply blended learning apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities apply soldering techniques apply technical communication skills assemble hardware components build business relationships communicate with a non-scientific audience communicate with customers conduct research across disciplines coordinate engineering teams create technical plans define manufacturing quality criteria design firmware design integrated circuits develop product design develop professional network with researchers and scientists disseminate results to the scientific community draft bill of materials draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation evaluate research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society install software integrate gender dimension in research maintain safe engineering watches manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications mentor individuals operate precision machinery perform resource planning perform test run prepare assembly drawings program firmware promote open innovation in research promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities promote the transfer of knowledge publish academic research solder electronics speak different languages teach in academic or vocational contexts train employees use CAD software use CAM software use precision tools write scientific publications

Optional Knowledge

CAE software MOEM battery management systems consumer electronics firmware integrated circuit types mechanical engineering microelectromechanical systems micromechanics microoptics microsensors nanoelectronics precision measuring instruments quantum technology semiconductors

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8c0f59c9-9a47-42e7-8287-aab19df4e6ab

Status

released

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