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microelectronics engineer

Microelectronics engineers design, develop, and supervise the production of small electronic devices and components such as micro-processors and integrated circuits.

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Description

Microelectronics engineers design, develop, and supervise the production of small electronic devices and components such as micro-processors and integrated circuits.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

integrated circuits electricity design drawings electronic test procedures computer simulation engineering principles microelectronics physics electronics environmental legislation microprocessors environmental threats electricity principles mathematics electronic equipment standards microassembly

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

semiconductors MOEM precision measuring instruments quantum technology microelectromechanical systems integrated circuit types mechanical engineering microoptics firmware battery management systems CAE software micromechanics consumer electronics nanoelectronics microsensors

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform test run integrate gender dimension in research use CAM software develop professional network with researchers and scientists design integrated circuits apply for research funding install software manage open publications develop product design apply blended learning promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation use CAD software manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities teach in academic or vocational contexts write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities apply technical communication skills operate precision machinery increase the impact of science on policy and society apply soldering techniques create technical plans define manufacturing quality criteria manage intellectual property rights prepare assembly drawings draft bill of materials communicate with customers train employees assemble hardware components speak different languages solder electronics design firmware evaluate research activities program firmware publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience perform resource planning coordinate engineering teams maintain safe engineering watches conduct research across disciplines mentor individuals use precision tools disseminate results to the scientific community build business relationships

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