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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.06

Microsystems Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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  1. Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.Core16503
  2. Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability.Supplemental16498
  3. Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints.Supplemental16494
  4. Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.Core16497
  5. Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.Supplemental16508
  6. Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems.Supplemental16489
  7. Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes.Supplemental16504
  8. Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.Core16492
  9. Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.Supplemental16506
  10. Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.Core16505
  11. Devise microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production methods, such as integrated circuit fabrication, lithographic electroform modeling, or micromachining.Supplemental16499
  12. Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.Core16485
  13. Develop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests.Supplemental16500
  14. Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements.Core16495
  15. Validate fabrication processes for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), using statistical process control implementation, virtual process simulations, data mining, or life testing.Supplemental16507
  16. Demonstrate miniaturized systems that contain components, such as microsensors, microactuators, or integrated electronic circuits, fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers.Supplemental16491
  17. Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting.Core16502
  18. Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications.Supplemental16484
  19. Conduct acceptance tests, vendor-qualification protocols, surveys, audits, corrective-action reviews, or performance monitoring of incoming materials or components to ensure conformance to specifications.Supplemental16493
  20. Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays.Supplemental16486
  21. Communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers or designers for training or new product development purposes.Core16490
  22. Develop customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, or operating instructions.Supplemental16488
  23. Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications.Supplemental16487
  24. Develop or validate product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds, or inspection tools for quality control testing or performance measurement.Supplemental16501
  25. Oversee operation of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication or assembly equipment, such as handling, singulation, assembly, wire-bonding, soldering, or package sealing.Supplemental16496
  26. Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.19656
  27. Design or develop energy products using nanomaterials or nanoprocesses, such as micro-nano machining.19657
  28. Design or develop industrial air quality microsystems, such as carbon dioxide fixing devices.19658
  29. Design or develop sensors to reduce the energy or resource requirements to operate appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashing machines.19659
  30. Design sensors or switches that require little or no power to operate for environmental monitoring or industrial metering applications.19660
  31. Research or develop emerging microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems to convert nontraditional energy sources into power, such as ambient energy harvesters that convert environmental vibrations into usable energy.19661

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 89 examples in 21 categories, 30 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

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
  • Microelectromechanical systems MEMS simulation software
  • Microwind Dsch
  • Minitab
  • Molecular visualization software
  • MSC Software Patran
  • Penzar TopSPICE
  • PISCES IIB
  • Process simulation software
  • SASHot Technology
  • SAS JMP
  • Siemens ModelSim
  • 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 MATLABHot Technology
  • Transas Group PISCES2
  • Very high speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL simulation software
  • WinSpice

Operating system software

  • Apple macOSHot Technology
  • BashHot Technology
  • LinuxHot Technology
  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
  • Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
  • Real time operating system RTOS software
  • Shell scriptHot Technology
  • UNIXHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorksHot Technology
  • IntelliCAD
  • MEMSCAP MEMS Pro
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Schematic capture software
  • Static Free Software Electric VLSI Design System
  • Tanner EDA L-Edit
  • Xcircuit

Development environment software

  • CHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • National Instruments LabVIEW
  • Verilog
  • Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL

Object or component oriented development software

  • C#Hot Technology
  • C++Hot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PerlHot Technology
  • PythonHot Technology

Program testing software

  • Debugging software

Web page creation and editing software

  • FacebookHot Technology

File versioning software

  • GitHot Technology

Web platform development software

  • JavaScriptHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Industrial control software

  • Statistical process control SPC software

Requirements analysis and system architecture software

  • Unified modeling language UML

Internet browser software

  • Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

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Getting Information

  • Research industrial processes or operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Research engineering applications of emerging technologies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Inspect operational processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Conduct validation tests of equipment or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Analyzing Data or Information

  • Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design micro- or nano-scale materials, devices, or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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  • Design alternative energy systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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  • Design systems to reduce harmful emissions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Devise research or testing protocols.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Scheduling Work and Activities

  • Schedule operational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • Operate precision equipment to control microscopic or nanoscopic processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

  • Design industrial processing systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design energy production or management equipment or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Create models of engineering designs or methods.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design electromechanical equipment or systems.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Prepare proposal documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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  • Prepare procedural documents.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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  • Document technical design details.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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  • Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Training and Teaching Others

  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Direct design or development activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.