Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.
Also called: Cleanroom Operator, Cleanroom Technician (Cleanroom Tech), Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech), Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician), Nanofabrication Specialist, Nanoscience Technician (Nanoscience Tech)
Median pay
$66,120
Pay for the broader BLS group “Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians”
Pay range (10th–90th)
$47,300 – $99,150
People employed
75,570
Whole BLS group
Holland code
RIC
Realistic · Investigative · Conventional
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay by state
Annual median pay by state (45 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, for the broader group “Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
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What nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians do
- 01Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
- 02Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
- 03Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
- 04Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
- 05Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
- 06Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
Skills that matter most
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Listening
- Science
- Mathematics
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cautiousness
- Intellectual Curiosity
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a bachelor's degree (O*NET Job Zone 4).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
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Career changes
Change from nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians
- Chemical Technicians84% · —
- Chemists82% · —
- Robotics Engineers77% · group pay
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer74% · —
- Nuclear Technicians74% · —
Change into nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Chemical Technicians82% · $60,390
- Biological Technicians78% · $57,510
- Robotics Engineers77% · $122,930
- Nanosystems Engineers75% · $122,930
- Photonics Engineers74% · $122,930
Majors that lead here
- Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
- Process Safety Technology/Technician
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Packaging Science
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.