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microelectronics designer

Microelectronics designers focus on developing and designing microelectronic systems, from the top packaging level down to the integrated circuit level.

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Description

Microelectronics designers focus on developing and designing microelectronic systems, from the top packaging level down to the integrated circuit level. Their knowledge incorporates system-level understanding with analogue and digital circuit knowledge, with integrating the technology processes and an overall outlook in microelectronic sensor basics. They work with other engineers, material science specialists and researchers, to enable innovations and continuous development of already existing devices.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
integrated circuitsquality standardsdesign drawingssemiconductorsmanufacturing processesprinted circuit boardsartificial neural networkselectrical engineeringengineering principlesmicroelectronicsphysicselectronicsenvironmental legislationprinciples of artificial intelligenceelectronic componentsintegrated circuit typesemergent technologiesenvironmental threatssensorselectricity principlesenvironmental engineeringCAD softwaremathematicsCAE softwaremicromechanicsmachine learningmicrosensorsmicroassembly
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
precision mechanicsLED lighting componentscontrol engineeringmedical devicesprecision measuring instrumentsnanotechnologycomposite materialsbiomedical engineeringmechanical engineeringmaterial mechanicsmicroopticspower electronicschemistryoptoelectronicsconsumer electronicselectronic equipment standards
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
create a product's virtual modeluse CAM softwaredesign sensorsuse technical drawing softwaredesign integrated circuitsdevelop product designreview draftsmodel sensordesign circuits using CADuse CAD softwareread engineering drawingsintegrate new products in manufacturingabide by regulations on banned materialsapply technical communication skillscustomise draftsprepare assembly drawingsdraft bill of materialsmonitor system performancedesign electronic systemsprogram firmwareinterpret circuit diagramsinterpret electronic design specificationscoordinate engineering teamsapprove engineering designdesign prototypesdevelop assembly instructionsintegrate system componentsadjust engineering designsread assembly drawings
OPTIONALOptional competences
conduct quality control analysisprepare production prototypesapply soldering techniquestrain employeesconduct literature researchcalibrate electronic instrumentsperform resource planningperform project managementwrite technical reportssolder components onto electronic boardperform scientific researchassemble electronic unitstest sensors

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

86 total
57 essential · 29 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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