Microsystems Engineer

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Microsystems Engineer

What they do

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

Also Called: 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, Product Design Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Radio Frequency Design Engineer (RF Design Engineer), System Engineer, Systems Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, MEMS Integration Engineer (Microelectrical Mechanical Integration Engineer), Microsystems Engineer, Process Engineer

$62,130
Starting Salary (2023)
$111,970
Median Salary (2023)
3.3%
Projected Job Growth
150,990
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers or designers for training or new product development purposes.
Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.
Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Innovation
Integrity
Initiative
Dependability

What key skills are needed for this job?

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Systems Analysis

Expected 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.

Common 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.

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