*A job as a Microelectronics Engineer falls under the broader career category of Microsystems Engineers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Microsystems Engineers :
Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
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Importance | Skills |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. | |
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. | |
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. | |
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. | |
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. | |
Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. | |
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. | |
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. | |
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. | |
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. | |
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. | |
Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. | |
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. | |
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. | |
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. | |
Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. | |
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. | |
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. | |
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. | |
Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. | |
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. | |
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. | |
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. | |
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. | |
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. | |
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. | |
Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes. | |
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
Importance | Knowledge |
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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. | |
Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. | |
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. | |
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. | |
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. | |
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. | |
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. | |
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. | |
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. | |
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. | |
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
Importance | Styles |
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Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. | |
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. | |
Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. | |
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. | |
Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. | |
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. | |
Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. | |
Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. | |
Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. | |
Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. | |
Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. | |
Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. | |
Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. | |
Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. | |
Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. | |
Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |