Job Duties Custom List 17-3024.01 — Robotics Technicians

Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.

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7	7	4	17-2199.08	Robotics Engineers
3	3	3	17-3024.00	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
3	3	4	17-2121.00	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
2	3	3	17-3026.00	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2	2	3	19-4051.00	Nuclear Technicians
2	2	3	19-4012.01	Precision Agriculture Technicians Bright Outlook
2	2	4	19-4099.03	Remote Sensing Technicians
2	2	4	17-2141.02	Automotive Engineers
2	2	4	17-2051.01	Transportation Engineers
2	2	3	17-3029.08	Photonics Technicians
1	3	2	51-8013.00	Power Plant Operators
1	2	3	17-3028.00	Calibration Technologists and Technicians
1	2	3	29-2036.00	Medical Dosimetrists
1	2	3	19-4099.01	Quality Control Analysts
1	1	3	17-3021.00	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
1	1	4	17-2041.00	Chemical Engineers
1	1	2	17-3029.01	Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
1	1	3	19-4051.02	Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
1	1	4	17-2072.00	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
1	1	4	15-1299.04	Penetration Testers
1	1	4	17-2199.05	Mechatronics Engineers
1	1	4	17-1022.00	Surveyors
1	1	5	19-2043.00	Hydrologists
1	1	4	17-3026.01	Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
1	1	4	19-4042.00	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
1	1	4	17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers
1	1	4	17-2051.02	Water/Wastewater Engineers
1	1	4	17-2031.00	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
1	1	3	17-3023.00	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
1	1	4	19-4043.00	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Job Duties: Robotics Engineers

Debug robotics programs.
Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
Evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
Automate assays on laboratory robotics.

Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
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.
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.
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.
Design robotics applications for manufacturers of green products, such as wind turbines or solar panels, to increase production time, eliminate waste, or reduce costs.
Debug robotics programs.
Build, configure, or test robots or robotic applications.
Evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
Automate assays on laboratory robotics.

Job Duties: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Develop, test, or program new robots.
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.

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
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.
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Develop, test, or program new robots.
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.

Job Duties: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.

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.
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
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.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
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.
Establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.

Job Duties: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.
Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.
Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.
Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Provide advice or training to other technicians.
Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Job Duties: Nuclear Technicians

Adjust controls of equipment to control particle beam movement, pulse rates, energy or intensity, or radiation, according to specifications.
Set control panel switches to route electric power from sources and direct particle beams through injector units.

Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
Modify, devise, or maintain nuclear equipment used in operations.
Monitor instruments, gauges, or recording devices under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, or upgrading of accelerator systems.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, or pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Measure the intensity and identify the types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.
Communicate with accelerator maintenance personnel to ensure readiness of support systems, such as vacuum, water cooling, or radio frequency power sources.
Identify and implement appropriate decontamination procedures, based on equipment and the size, nature, and type of contamination.
Decontaminate objects by cleaning them using soap or solvents or by abrading using brushes, buffing machines, or sandblasting machines.
Prepare reports to communicate information such as contamination test results, decontamination results, or decontamination procedures.
Collect air, water, gas or solid samples for testing to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.
Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.
Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.
Adjust controls of equipment to control particle beam movement, pulse rates, energy or intensity, or radiation, according to specifications.
Set control panel switches to route electric power from sources and direct particle beams through injector units.

Job Duties: Precision Agriculture Technicians

Install, calibrate, or maintain sensors, mechanical controls, GPS-based vehicle guidance systems, or computer settings.
Program farm equipment, such as variable-rate planting equipment or pesticide sprayers, based on input from crop scouting and analysis of field condition variability.

Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).
Use geospatial technology to develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites for testing characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium content, pH, or micronutrients.
Create, layer, and analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history.
Compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.
Analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, or weather conditions.
Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
Analyze data from harvester monitors to develop yield maps.
Apply precision agriculture information to specifically reduce the negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, or computer mapping software.
Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps.
Prepare reports in graphical or tabular form, summarizing field productivity or profitability.
Provide advice on the development or application of better boom-spray technology to limit the overapplication of chemicals and to reduce the migration of chemicals beyond the fields being treated.
Participate in efforts to advance precision agriculture technology, such as developing advanced weed identification or automated spot spraying systems.
Analyze remote sensing imagery to identify relationships between soil quality, crop canopy densities, light reflectance, and weather history.
Advise farmers on upgrading Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to take advantage of newly installed advanced satellite technology.
Identify areas in need of pesticide treatment by analyzing geospatial data to determine insect movement and damage patterns.
Divide agricultural fields into georeferenced zones, based on soil characteristics and production potentials.
Recommend best crop varieties or seeding rates for specific field areas, based on analysis of geospatial data.
Contact equipment manufacturers for technical assistance, as needed.
Install, calibrate, or maintain sensors, mechanical controls, GPS-based vehicle guidance systems, or computer settings.
Program farm equipment, such as variable-rate planting equipment or pesticide sprayers, based on input from crop scouting and analysis of field condition variability.

Job Duties: Remote Sensing Technicians

Calibrate data collection equipment.
Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.

Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
Maintain records of survey data.
Operate airborne remote sensing equipment, such as survey cameras, sensors, or scanners.
Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
Evaluate remote sensing project requirements to determine the types of equipment or computer software necessary to meet project requirements, such as specific image types or output resolutions.
Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Calibrate data collection equipment.
Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.

Job Duties: Automotive Engineers

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.

Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.
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.
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.

Job Duties: Transportation Engineers

Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.

Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.
Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
Estimate transportation project costs.
Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
Design transportation systems or structures with sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.
Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
Develop plans to deconstruct damaged or obsolete roadways or other transportation structures in a manner that is environmentally sound or prepares the land for sustainable development.
Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.

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.

Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
Compute or record photonic test data.
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.
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.
Assemble fiber optical, optoelectronic, or free-space optics components, subcomponents, assemblies, or subassemblies.
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.
Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
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.
Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.
Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.
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.
Assemble components of energy-efficient optical communications systems involving photonic switches, optical backplanes, or optoelectronic interfaces.
Lay out cutting lines for machining, using drafting tools.
Fabricate devices, such as optoelectronic or semiconductor devices.
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.
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.

Job Duties: Power Plant Operators

Trace electrical circuitry to ensure compliance of electrical systems with applicable codes or laws.

Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.

Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland or pipe joints.
Operate, control, or monitor equipment, such as acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors, or pipelines, to capture, store, or transport carbon dioxide exhaust.
Operate, control, or monitor gasifiers or related equipment, such as coolers, water quenches, water gas shifts reactors, or sulfur recovery units, to produce syngas or electricity from coal.
Operate, control, or monitor integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or related equipment, such as air separation units, to generate electricity from coal.
Operate or maintain distributed power generation equipment, including fuel cells or microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other commercial purposes.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Analyze the layout, instrumentation, or function of electrical generation or transmission facilities.
Diagnose or troubleshoot problems with gas collection systems.
Monitor well fields periodically to ensure proper functioning and performance.
Operate landfill gas, methane, or natural gas fueled electrical generation systems.
Prepare and submit compliance, operational, and safety forms or reports.
Repair or replace gas piping.
Verify that well field monitoring data conforms to applicable regulations.
Trace electrical circuitry to ensure compliance of electrical systems with applicable codes or laws.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.

Job Duties: Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.

Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.

Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
Draw plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, or other devices.
Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
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.
Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.

Job Duties: Medical Dosimetrists

Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.

Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.

Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.
Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.
Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.
Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.
Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Load, receive, or ship radioactive materials.
Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.
Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.
Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.

Job Duties: Quality Control Analysts

Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.

Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
Investigate or report questionable test results.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Receive and inspect raw materials.
Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.
Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Develop and qualify new testing methods.
Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.
Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.

Job Duties: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

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

Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
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.
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
Design electrical and mechanical systems for avionic instrumentation applications.
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
Adjust, repair, or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.

Job Duties: Chemical Engineers

Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
Direct activities of workers who operate or are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment.
Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
Design and plan layout of equipment.
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Job Duties: Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

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.
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.
Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
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.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

Job Duties: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.

Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas.
Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Determine intensities and types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.
Instruct personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrate use of protective clothing and equipment.
Collect samples of air, water, gases, or solids to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.
Analyze samples, such as air or water samples, for contaminants or other elements.
Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.
Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.
Prepare reports describing contamination tests, material or equipment decontaminated, or methods used in decontamination processes.
Decontaminate objects by cleaning with soap or solvents or by abrading with wire brushes, buffing wheels, or sandblasting machines.
Enter data into computers to record characteristics of nuclear events or to locate coordinates of particles.
Immerse samples in chemical compounds to prepare them for testing.
Confer with scientists directing projects to determine significant events to monitor during tests.
Operate manipulators from outside cells to move specimens into or out of shielded containers, to remove specimens from cells, or to place specimens on benches or equipment work stations.
Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
Place radioactive waste, such as sweepings or broken sample bottles, into containers for shipping or disposal.
Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.

Job Duties: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.

Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Analyze electronics system requirements, capacity, cost, or customer needs to determine project feasibility.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
Determine project material or equipment needs.
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Prepare budget or cost estimates for equipment, construction, or installation projects or control expenditures.
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.

Job Duties: Penetration Testers

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 and execute tests that simulate the techniques of known cyber threat actors.
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.
Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.

Job Duties: Mechatronics Engineers

Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.

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.
Implement or test design solutions.
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.
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.
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.

Job Duties: Surveyors

Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.

Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Prepare, or supervise preparation of, all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
Testify as an expert witness in court cases on land survey issues, such as property boundaries.
Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.
Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities, such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products.
Determine specifications for equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain.
Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.
Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods, using knowledge of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.

Job Duties: Hydrologists

Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.

Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.
Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.
Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.
Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.
Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.
Evaluate research data in terms of its impact on issues such as soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and water supply forecasting.
Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.
Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.
Evaluate data and provide recommendations regarding the feasibility of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, flood warning systems, and waste treatment facilities.
Develop or modify methods for conducting hydrologic studies.
Review applications for site plans and permits and recommend approval, denial, modification, or further investigative action.
Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities.
Answer questions and provide technical assistance and information to contractors or the public regarding issues such as well drilling, code requirements, hydrology, and geology.
Investigate properties, origins, and activities of glaciers, ice, snow, and permafrost.
Conduct short- and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences.
Administer programs designed to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
Compile and evaluate hydrologic information to prepare navigational charts and maps and to predict atmospheric conditions.
Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders.
Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance.
Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.

Job Duties: Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.

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.
Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
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.
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.
Perform functional tests of nano-enhanced assemblies, components, or systems, using equipment such as torque gauges or conductivity meters.
Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
Assemble components, using techniques such as interference fitting, solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding.
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.
Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.

Job Duties: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.

Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
Develop testing procedures.
Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials or supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.
Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.

Job Duties: Mechanical Engineers

Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.

Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
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.
Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
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.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
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.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.

Job Duties: Water/Wastewater Engineers

Evaluate the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency.

Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.
Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.
Design domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities with sequencing batch reactors (SBR), membranes, lift stations, headworks, surge overflow basins, ultraviolet disinfection systems, aerobic digesters, sludge lagoons, or control buildings.
Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.
Design pumping systems, pumping stations, pipelines, force mains, or sewers for the collection of wastewater.
Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water.
Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.
Analyze and recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare water for industrial or domestic use.
Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
Design water runoff collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks.
Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.
Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges.
Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities.
Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.
Perform hydrological analyses, using three-dimensional simulation software, to model the movement of water or forecast the dispersion of chemical pollutants in the water supply.
Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.
Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities.
Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods.
Design sludge treatment plants.
Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand.
Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.
Analyze the efficiency of water delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams.
Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface water resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands.
Evaluate the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency.

Job Duties: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
Advise manufacturing staff regarding problems with fermentation, filtration, or other bioproduction processes.
Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.
Communicate with bioregulatory authorities regarding licensing or compliance responsibilities.
Communicate with suppliers regarding the design or specifications of bioproduction equipment, instrumentation, or materials.
Confer with research and biomanufacturing personnel to ensure the compatibility of design and production.
Consult with chemists or biologists to develop or evaluate novel technologies.
Design and deliver technology, such as prosthetic devices, to assist people with disabilities.
Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.
Design or develop medical diagnostic or clinical instrumentation, equipment, or procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
Design or direct bench or pilot production experiments to determine the scale of production methods that optimize product yield and minimize production costs.
Develop bioremediation processes to reduce pollution, protect the environment, or treat waste products.
Develop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production.
Develop statistical models or simulations, using statistical or modeling software.
Lead studies to examine or recommend changes in process sequences or operation protocols.
Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.
Manage teams of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating or using budgets, or overseeing contract obligations or deadlines.
Prepare project plans for equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.
Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.
Recommend process formulas, instrumentation, or equipment specifications, based on results of bench or pilot experimentation.
Review existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for yield improvement or reduced process variation.
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.

Job Duties: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.
Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.
Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.

Job Duties: Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.

Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.
Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Evaluate and interpret core samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.
Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.
Develop and design packing materials and handling procedures for shipping of objects.
Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.
Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.
Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.
Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.
Evaluate and interpret seismic data with the aid of computers.
Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.