Skills
41 skills are associated with this occupation.
0 skills selected
Essential knowledge
5 skills
Essential skills / competences
16 skills
Optional knowledge
7 skills
Optional skills / competences
13 skills
Overview
Microsystem engineering technicians help develop, build, test and maintain microsystems and MEMS devices used in mechanical, optical, acoustic or electronic products.
In job descriptions, look for microassembly, MEMS, prototypes, component alignment, test procedures, engineering drawings, quality standards, precision tools, firmware, soldering and equipment troubleshooting.
Explore this occupation
Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Microsystem engineering technicians work close to prototypes and small components. The role can include reading drawings, aligning parts, assembling MEMS devices, packaging units, running tests and maintaining microsystems with engineers.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include microassembly, MEMS test procedures, precision measuring instruments, soldering, firmware basics, quality checks, production prototypes and careful records of work progress.
Salary context
Salary context depends on cleanroom or lab setting, prototype complexity, test responsibility, precision equipment, product field, maintenance duties and whether the technician supports research, production or failure analysis. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior electronics technician, MEMS production, test engineering support, prototype lab coordination, quality technician work, equipment maintenance or applied microelectronics roles.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name MEMS, MOEM, microassembly, surface-mount technology, precision tools, firmware, test procedures, prototype builds and collaboration with engineers. These details separate hands-on technician work from broader electronics support.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Map overview
Zoom and click to see available jobs.
— Jobs total — Countries with jobs
Alternative labels
technician in microsystems
micro-system engineering technician
microsystem technologist
microelectromechanical systems technician
microelectromechanical systems technologist
MEMS technician
technician in microsystem engineering
microsystem technician
MEMS technologist
microsystem engineering assistant
Occupation group
electronics engineering technician (3114.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/26e1add0-da3f-4ed6-aa91-791cb550146f |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3114.1.8 |
| ISCO group | 3114 |
| Concept type | Occupation |