Occupation Description

Nanotechnology is already being used all around us by many industries including manufacturing. Nanotech engineers use a combination of techniques from across the sciences, including physics, chemistry, biosciences, material science and engineering. Nanotech engineers design and manipulate structures at the atomic and subatomic level to create devices and materials of increased durability and efficiency. Nanotechnology is already widely used in the consumer electronics industry and the manufacture of products such as self-cleaning glass, stain resistant fabrics, solar controlled glass and UV protective coatings for plastics and polymers.

A nanotech engineer may…

Personal Requirements

You should

Environment

Nanotech engineers may work independently or as a member of a team with other professionals. As well as nanotech engineer, nanotechnology occupations include computer scientists, microscopists, a nanotech engineers, and industrial chemist or a research scientist.

Training

To work as a nanotech engineer you will need to complete a Degree.

Degree

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