Job Duties Custom List 17-3023.00 — Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.

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7	7	3	17-3024.00	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
5	5	3	17-3024.01	Robotics Technicians
4	10	3	17-3029.08	Photonics Technicians
4	5	3	17-3027.00	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
4	4	4	17-2199.07	Photonics Engineers
3	4	3	17-3027.01	Automotive Engineering Technicians
3	3	4	17-2072.01	Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists Bright Outlook
2	3	3	17-3021.00	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
2	3	4	17-3026.01	Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2	2	4	17-2061.00	Computer Hardware Engineers
2	2	4	17-3025.00	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2	2	4	17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers
2	2	4	17-2121.00	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
1	6	2	51-9141.00	Semiconductor Processing Technicians
1	3	3	17-3028.00	Calibration Technologists and Technicians
1	2	2	27-2091.00	Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
1	1	4	17-2021.00	Agricultural Engineers
1	1	3	27-4015.00	Lighting Technicians
1	1	2	17-3029.01	Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
1	1	4	17-2011.00	Aerospace Engineers
1	1	4	17-2161.00	Nuclear Engineers
1	1	4	15-1299.04	Penetration Testers
1	1	4	17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers
1	1	4	17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers
1	1	4	17-2171.00	Petroleum Engineers
1	1	4	13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists
1	1	4	17-2199.08	Robotics Engineers
1	1	4	17-2141.02	Automotive Engineers
1	1	5	17-2199.09	Nanosystems Engineers
1	1	4	13-1041.01	Environmental Compliance Inspectors
1	1	5	17-2112.01	Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
1	1	5	17-2199.06	Microsystems Engineers
1	1	2	43-4121.00	Library Assistants, Clerical

Job Duties: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Develop, test, or program new robots.
Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.

Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.
Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.
Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.
Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.
Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.
Test and analyze thermodynamic systems for renewable energy applications, such as solar or wind, to maximize energy production.
Assist engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.
Consult with machinists to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Develop, test, or program new robots.
Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.

Job Duties: Robotics Technicians

Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Attach wires between controllers.
Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.

Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
Document robotics test procedures and results.
Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.
Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
Inspect installation sites.
Maintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables.
Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.
Operate robots to perform customized tasks, such as environmental cleanup or explosive detection operations.
Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Attach wires between controllers.
Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.

Job Duties: Photonics Technicians

Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
Repair or calibrate products, such as surgical lasers.
Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.
Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.

Set up or operate assembly or processing equipment, such as lasers, cameras, die bonders, wire bonders, dispensers, reflow ovens, soldering irons, die shears, wire pull testers, temperature or humidity chambers, or optical spectrum analyzers.
Assemble fiber optical, optoelectronic, or free-space optics components, subcomponents, assemblies, or subassemblies.
Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
Assemble components of energy-efficient optical communications systems involving photonic switches, optical backplanes, or optoelectronic interfaces.
Build photonics tools to be applied to electrical grids to detect hot spots, such as failing insulators or conductors.
Assemble devices or equipment to be used in green technology applications, including solar energy, high efficiency solid state lighting, energy management, smart buildings, or green processes.

Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
Compute or record photonic test data.
Document procedures, such as calibration of optical or fiber optic equipment.
Perform diagnostic analyses of processing steps, using analytical or metrological tools, such as microscopy, profilometry, or ellipsometry devices.
Assist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes.
Mix, pour, or use processing chemicals or gases according to safety standards or established operating procedures.
Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
Set up or operate prototype or test apparatus, such as control consoles, collimators, recording equipment, or cables.
Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.
Recommend optical or optic equipment design or material changes to reduce costs or processing times.
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.
Monitor mechanical factors, such as turbine load or strain information.
Splice fibers, using fusion splicing or other techniques.
Optimize photonic process parameters by making prototype or production devices.
Build prototype optomechanical devices for use in equipment such as aerial cameras, gun sights, or telescopes.
Lay out cutting lines for machining, using drafting tools.
Fabricate devices, such as optoelectronic or semiconductor devices.
Develop solar power sources for lasers used in fiber optics.
Fabricate sensors to be used to control wind turbines.
Perform laser seam welding, heat treatment, or hard facing operations.
Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
Repair or calibrate products, such as surgical lasers.
Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.
Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.
Set up or operate assembly or processing equipment, such as lasers, cameras, die bonders, wire bonders, dispensers, reflow ovens, soldering irons, die shears, wire pull testers, temperature or humidity chambers, or optical spectrum analyzers.
Assemble fiber optical, optoelectronic, or free-space optics components, subcomponents, assemblies, or subassemblies.
Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
Assemble components of energy-efficient optical communications systems involving photonic switches, optical backplanes, or optoelectronic interfaces.
Build photonics tools to be applied to electrical grids to detect hot spots, such as failing insulators or conductors.
Assemble devices or equipment to be used in green technology applications, including solar energy, high efficiency solid state lighting, energy management, smart buildings, or green processes.

Job Duties: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.

Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.

Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.
Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.

Job Duties: Photonics Engineers

Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.

Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.
Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased energy efficiency.
Train operators, engineers, or other personnel.
Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.
Create or maintain photonic design histories.
Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.
Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.
Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.
Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.
Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.
Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.
Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation.
Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.

Job Duties: Automotive Engineering Technicians

Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.

Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.
Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems.
Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.
Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures.
Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations.
Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.
Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nano diesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells.
Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes.
Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.
Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

Job Duties: Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Test tags or labels to ensure readability.

Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.
Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.
Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.
Train users in details of system operation.
Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.
Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.
Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.
Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Test tags or labels to ensure readability.

Job Duties: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.

Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.

Identify required data, data acquisition plans, and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.

Job Duties: Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Perform functional tests of nano-enhanced assemblies, components, or systems, using equipment such as torque gauges or conductivity meters.
Assemble components, using techniques such as interference fitting, solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding.

Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.

Operate nanotechnology compounding, testing, processing, or production equipment in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazardous material restrictions, or health and safety requirements.
Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
Measure or mix chemicals or compounds in accordance with detailed instructions or formulas.
Monitor equipment during operation to ensure adherence to specifications for characteristics such as pressure, temperature, or flow.
Collect or compile nanotechnology research or engineering data.
Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
Contribute written material or data for grant or patent applications.
Inspect or measure thin films of carbon nanotubes, polymers, or inorganic coatings, using a variety of techniques or analytical tools.
Compare the performance or environmental impact of nanomaterials by nanoparticle size, shape, or organization.
Develop or modify wet chemical or industrial laboratory experimental techniques for nanoscale use.
Process nanoparticles or nanostructures, using technologies such as ultraviolet radiation, microwave energy, or catalysis.
Implement new or enhanced methods or processes for the processing, testing, or manufacture of nanotechnology materials or products.
Prepare detailed verbal or written presentations for scientists, engineers, project managers, or upper management.
Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
Prepare capability data, training materials, or other documentation for transfer of processes to production.
Analyze the life cycle of nanomaterials or nano-enabled products to determine environmental impact.
Measure emission of nanodust or nanoparticles during nanocomposite or other nano-scale production processes, using systems such as aerosol detection systems.
Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
Assist nanoscientists or engineers in writing process specifications or documentation.
Perform functional tests of nano-enhanced assemblies, components, or systems, using equipment such as torque gauges or conductivity meters.
Assemble components, using techniques such as interference fitting, solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding.
Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.

Job Duties: Computer Hardware Engineers

Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.

Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.
Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.
Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware.
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
Provide training and support to system designers and users.
Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
Build, test, and modify product prototypes, using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.

Job Duties: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.

Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
Review work plans to schedule activities.
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
Develop work plans, including writing specifications or establishing material, manpower, or facilities needs.
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry or other agencies.
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
Evaluate and select technologies to clean up polluted sites, restore polluted air, water, or soil, or rehabilitate degraded ecosystems.
Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
Model biological, chemical, or physical treatment processes to remove or degrade pollutants.
Oversee support staff.
Create models to demonstrate or predict the process by which pollutants move through or impact an environment.
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.

Job Duties: Mechanical Engineers

Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects.
Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.
Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.
Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.
Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.
Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.
Solicit new business.
Provide technical customer service.
Study industrial processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.
Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.
Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.

Job Duties: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.

Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
Supervise other engineers and crew members and train them for routine and emergency duties.
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.

Job Duties: Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Attach ampoule to diffusion pump to remove air from ampoule, and seal ampoule, using blowtorch.

Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.
Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.
Align photo mask pattern on photoresist layer, expose pattern to ultraviolet light, and develop pattern, using specialized equipment.
Mount crystal ingots or wafers on blocks or plastic laminate, using special mounting devices, to facilitate their positioning in the holding fixtures of sawing, drilling, grinding or sanding equipment.

Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.
Load semiconductor material into furnace.
Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.
Count, sort, and weigh processed items.
Calculate etching time based on thickness of material to be removed from wafers or crystals.
Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.
Operate saw to cut remelt into sections of specified size or to cut ingots into wafers.
Scribe or separate wafers into dice.
Connect reactor to computer, using hand tools and power tools.
Measure and weigh amounts of crystal growing materials, mix and grind materials, load materials into container, and monitor processing procedures to help identify crystal growing problems.
Locate crystal axis of ingot, and draw orientation lines on ingot, using x-ray equipment, drill, and sanding machine.
Attach ampoule to diffusion pump to remove air from ampoule, and seal ampoule, using blowtorch.
Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.
Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.
Align photo mask pattern on photoresist layer, expose pattern to ultraviolet light, and develop pattern, using specialized equipment.
Mount crystal ingots or wafers on blocks or plastic laminate, using special mounting devices, to facilitate their positioning in the holding fixtures of sawing, drilling, grinding or sanding equipment.

Job Duties: Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.

Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.

Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
Draw plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, or other devices.
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
Order replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment.
Plan sequences of calibration tests according to equipment specifications and scientific principles.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.
Verify part dimensions or clearances using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
Visually inspect equipment to detect surface defects.
Write and submit reports about the results of calibration tests.
Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.

Job Duties: Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.

Assemble audio and video equipment.

Accept music requests from event guests.
Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.
Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
Collect payments from customers.
Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.
Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.
Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.
Develop written contracts for bookings.
Encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.
Lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.
Listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends.
Mix, cut, or sample recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.
Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.
Operate visual effects equipment, such as lights, fog machines, or lasers.
Organize music libraries or playlists.
Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.
Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.
Assemble audio and video equipment.

Job Duties: Agricultural Engineers

Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.

Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.

Job Duties: Lighting Technicians

Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.

Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.
Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.
Disassemble and store equipment after performances.
Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.
Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.
Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.
Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.
Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.
Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.
Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.
Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.
Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles.
Set up and focus light fixtures to meet requirements of television, theater, concerts, or other productions.
Set up scaffolding or cranes to assist with setting up of lighting equipment.
Visit and assess structural and electrical layout of locations before setting up lighting equipment.
Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.

Job Duties: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.

Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.
Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.

Job Duties: Aerospace Engineers

Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Evaluate product data or design from inspections or reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, environmental regulations, or quality standards.
Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, environmental standards, or completion dates.
Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.
Diagnose performance problems by reviewing reports or documentation from customers or field engineers or by inspecting malfunctioning or damaged products.
Direct aerospace research and development programs.
Research new materials to determine quality or conformance to environmental standards.
Review aerospace engineering designs to determine how to reduce negative environmental impacts.
Design new or modify existing aerospace systems to reduce polluting emissions, such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, or smoke emissions.
Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions.
Evaluate biofuel performance specifications to determine feasibility for aerospace applications.
Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.

Job Duties: Nuclear Engineers

Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance of nuclear machinery and equipment to optimize performance of existing plants.

Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
Recommend preventive measures to be taken in the handling of nuclear technology, based on data obtained from operations monitoring or from evaluation of test results.
Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation or nuclear fuel or waste handling and disposal.
Conduct environmental studies on topics such as nuclear power generation, nuclear waste disposal, or nuclear weapon deployment.
Direct environmental compliance activities associated with nuclear plant operations or maintenance.
Prepare environmental impact statements, reports, or presentations for regulatory or other agencies.
Prepare technical reports of findings or recommendations, based on synthesized analyses of test results.
Develop or contribute to the development of plans to remediate or restore environments affected by nuclear radiation, such as waste disposal sites.
Design or oversee construction or operation of nuclear reactors, power plants, or nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.
Design or direct nuclear research projects to develop, test, modify, or discover new uses for theoretical models.
Design fuel cycle models or processes to reduce the quantity of radioactive waste generated from nuclear activities.
Consult with other scientists to determine parameters of experimentation or suitability of analytical models.
Perform experiments that will provide information about acceptable methods of nuclear material usage, nuclear fuel reclamation, or waste disposal.
Discuss construction project proposals with interested parties, such as vendors, contractors, or nuclear facility review boards.
Keep abreast of developments and changes in the nuclear field by reading technical journals or by independent study and research.
Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance of nuclear machinery and equipment to optimize performance of existing plants.

Job Duties: Penetration Testers

Develop and execute tests that simulate the techniques of known cyber threat actors.

Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
Collect stakeholder data to evaluate risk and to develop mitigation strategies.
Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
Configure information systems to incorporate principles of least functionality and least access.
Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.
Develop infiltration tests that exploit device vulnerabilities.
Develop presentations on threat intelligence.
Develop security penetration testing processes, such as wireless, data networks, and telecommunication security tests.
Discuss security solutions with information technology teams or management.
Document penetration test findings.
Evaluate vulnerability assessments of local computing environments, networks, infrastructures, or enclave boundaries.
Gather cyber intelligence to identify vulnerabilities.
Identify new threat tactics, techniques, or procedures used by cyber threat actors.
Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
Investigate security incidents, using computer forensics, network forensics, root cause analysis, or malware analysis.
Keep up with new penetration testing tools and methods.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hacking trends.
Prepare and submit reports describing the results of security fixes.
Test the security of systems by attempting to gain access to networks, Web-based applications, or computers.
Update corporate policies to improve cyber security.
Write audit reports to communicate technical and procedural findings and recommend solutions.
Develop and execute tests that simulate the techniques of known cyber threat actors.

Job Duties: Electrical Engineers

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, or environmental standards.
Investigate customer or public complaints to determine the nature and extent of problems.
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes.
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Supervise or train project team members, as necessary.
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
Develop systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
Develop software to control electrical systems.
Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.
Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.

Job Duties: Mechatronics Engineers

Implement or test design solutions.

Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
Maintain technical project files.
Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
Create mechanical models to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
Determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
Create embedded software design programs.
Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.
Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.
Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.
Implement or test design solutions.

Job Duties: Petroleum Engineers

Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.

Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Supervise the removal of drilling equipment, the removal of any waste, and the safe return of land to structural stability when wells or pockets are exhausted.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.

Job Duties: Security Management Specialists

Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.

Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
Budget and schedule security design work.
Conduct security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities related to physical security or staff safety.
Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to alarm response, access card use, and other security needs.
Design, implement, or establish requirements for security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
Outline system security criteria for pre-bid meetings with clients and companies to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness for implementation.
Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
Provide system design and integration recommendations.
Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
Test security measures for final acceptance and implement or provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.

Job Duties: Robotics Engineers

Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.

Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Debug robotics programs.
Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
Provide technical support for robotic systems.
Design end-of-arm tooling.
Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
Supervise technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.
Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
Evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic mechanisms, components, or systems, such as planetary rovers, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, or man-machine interactions.
Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations, such as automated ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis or sorting, moving, or stacking production materials.
Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
Make system device lists or event timing charts.
Design or program robotics systems for environmental clean-up applications to minimize human exposure to toxic or hazardous materials or to improve the quality or speed of clean-up operations.
Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
Design robotics applications for manufacturers of green products, such as wind turbines or solar panels, to increase production time, eliminate waste, or reduce costs.
Automate assays on laboratory robotics.
Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.

Job Duties: Automotive Engineers

Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.

Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.
Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.
Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.
Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.
Establish production or quality control standards.
Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.
Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.
Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.
Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.
Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.
Conduct automotive design reviews.
Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.
Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.
Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.
Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.
Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.
Develop or integrate control feature requirements.
Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new automotive technology or competitive products.
Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.
Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.

Job Duties: Nanosystems Engineers

Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.

Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.
Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.
Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.
Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.
Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.
Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.
Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.
Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.
Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.
Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency.
Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.
Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.
Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.
Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.
Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.
Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.
Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.
Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.
Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.
Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.

Job Duties: Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment.

Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.
Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.
Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.
Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.
Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.
Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, making recommendations and completing documentation.
Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.
Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.
Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects to determine the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.
Prepare data to calculate sewer service charges and capacity fees.
Maintain and repair materials, work sites, and equipment.

Job Duties: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Operate testing equipment, such as heat stress meters, octave band analyzers, motion analysis equipment, inclinometers, light meters, thermoanemometers, sling psychrometers, or colorimetric detection tubes.

Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.
Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.
Integrate human factors requirements into operational hardware.
Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
Write, review, or comment on documents, such as proposals, test plans, or procedures.
Train users in task techniques or ergonomic principles.
Establish system operating or training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.
Develop or implement research methodologies or statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products or processes, such as cockpit designs, user workstations, or computerized human models.
Assess the user-interface or usability characteristics of products.
Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidence of injury.
Conduct research to evaluate potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training.
Analyze complex systems to determine potential for further development, production, interoperability, compatibility, or usefulness in a particular area, such as aviation.
Estimate time or resource requirements for ergonomic or human factors research or development projects.
Apply modeling or quantitative analysis to forecast events, such as human decisions or behaviors, the structure or processes of organizations, or the attitudes or actions of human groups.
Provide human factors technical expertise on topics, such as advanced user-interface technology development or the role of human users in automated or autonomous sub-systems in advanced vehicle systems.
Design cognitive aids, such as procedural storyboards or decision support systems.
Investigate theoretical or conceptual issues, such as the human design considerations of lunar landers or habitats.
Perform statistical analyses, such as social network pattern analysis, network modeling, discrete event simulation, agent-based modeling, statistical natural language processing, computational sociology, mathematical optimization, or systems dynamics.
Operate testing equipment, such as heat stress meters, octave band analyzers, motion analysis equipment, inclinometers, light meters, thermoanemometers, sling psychrometers, or colorimetric detection tubes.

Job Duties: Microsystems Engineers

Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.

Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.
Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.
Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.
Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements.
Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting.
Communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers or designers for training or new product development purposes.
Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability.
Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints.
Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems.
Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes.
Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Devise microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production methods, such as integrated circuit fabrication, lithographic electroform modeling, or micromachining.
Develop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests.
Validate fabrication processes for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), using statistical process control implementation, virtual process simulations, data mining, or life testing.
Demonstrate miniaturized systems that contain components, such as microsensors, microactuators, or integrated electronic circuits, fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers.
Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications.
Conduct acceptance tests, vendor-qualification protocols, surveys, audits, corrective-action reviews, or performance monitoring of incoming materials or components to ensure conformance to specifications.
Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays.
Develop customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, or operating instructions.
Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications.
Develop or validate product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds, or inspection tools for quality control testing or performance measurement.
Oversee operation of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication or assembly equipment, such as handling, singulation, assembly, wire-bonding, soldering, or package sealing.
Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Design or develop energy products using nanomaterials or nanoprocesses, such as micro-nano machining.
Design or develop industrial air quality microsystems, such as carbon dioxide fixing devices.
Design or develop sensors to reduce the energy or resource requirements to operate appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashing machines.
Design sensors or switches that require little or no power to operate for environmental monitoring or industrial metering applications.
Research or develop emerging microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems to convert nontraditional energy sources into power, such as ambient energy harvesters that convert environmental vibrations into usable energy.
Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.

Job Duties: Library Assistants, Clerical

Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.

Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.
Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual and other materials.
Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.
Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.
Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.
Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair.
Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.
Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.
Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable, following criteria such as age, education, and interests.
Prepare library statistics reports.
Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.
Assist in the preparation of book displays.
Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.
Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
Plan or participate in library events and programs, such as story time with children.
Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities, such as invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.
Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons.
Design or maintain library web site and online catalogues.
Acquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual materials, and other library supplies by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms and facilitating the ordering process by providing such information to others.
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.