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Overview
Nanoengineers apply knowledge of atomic and molecular particles with engineering principles to improve applications or create micro objects in fields such as chemistry, biology and materials engineering.
In job descriptions, look for nanomaterials, spectroscopy, computer simulation, chemical experiments, sample testing, design specifications, safety standards and prototype or process development.
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Open in Job ExplorerWork context
Nanoengineer work happens where materials science, chemistry, biology and engineering meet. The role may model particles, test nanomaterials, run chemical experiments or translate laboratory findings into designs for micro objects or improved applications.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include nanotechnology, spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, computer simulation, sample testing, design specifications and safety standards. Some roles connect to optical systems, pharmaceutical development, chemical processes or prototype design.
Salary context
Salary context depends on the technical depth of the engineering responsibility. Research support, sample testing and data recording differ from roles approving designs, leading prototypes or improving manufacturing processes.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward materials engineering, research and development, nanomaterial testing, product design, process improvement or specialist roles in optical, chemical or pharmaceutical technology.
Good to know
Read adverts for the actual scale and laboratory responsibility. Check whether the nanoengineer role involves simulation, wet-lab experiments, nanomaterials, spectroscopy, CAD, prototype design, process development or safety documentation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Nanosystems Engineers
17-2199.09
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
Open in O*NETNanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3026.01
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
Several O*NET occupations can point to the same ESCO occupation, and one O*NET occupation can point to several ESCO occupations.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
materials engineer (2149.11)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/949ed945-f697-415e-b4c5-51d8abf7cfdf |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2149.11.1 |
| ISCO group | 2149 |
| Concept type | Occupation |