Salary Breakdown
Microsystems Engineers
Average
$80,080
ANNUAL
$38.50
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,060
ANNUAL
$18.30
HOURLY
Mid Level
$75,230
ANNUAL
$36.17
HOURLY
Expert Level
$129,650
ANNUAL
$62.33
HOURLY
Sample Career Roadmap
Microsystems Engineers
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Top Expected Tasks
Microsystems Engineers
01
Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.
02
Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.
03
Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.
04
Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
05
Evaluate materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, sustainability, or availability.
06
Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints.
07
Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.
08
Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems.
09
Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes.
10
Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Microsystems Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Systems Analysis
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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