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ENGINEERS, ALL OTHER
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Occupation Description:
 
  All engineers not listed separately. Excludes “Sales Engineers” (41-9031), “Locomotive Engineers” (53-4011), and “Ship Engineers” (53-5031).
 
  Specialized Occupations:
 
 
  * Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (ONET code: 17-2199.03)
 
  * Mechatronics Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.05)
 
  * Microsystems Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.06)
 
  * Photonics Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.07)
 
  * Robotics Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.08)
 
   Nanosystems Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.09)
 
 
  Occupation Description:
 
  Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.
 
 
  Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.
  • Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
  • Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
  • Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
  • Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
  • Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.
  • Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.
 
 
  Knowledge:
 
 
  • Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services..
  • Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes..
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications..
  • Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming..
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar..
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods..
 
  * Wind Energy Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.10)
 
  * Solar Energy Systems Engineers (ONET code: 17-2199.11)
 
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Education & Training:
 
  Bachelor's degree
 
      View Related Programs on Connecticut's Education & Training ConneCTion site
 
Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $122,594.00 $58.94 $39.60 $46.98 - $67.16
Bridgeport/Stamford $137,409.00 $66.07 $49.40 $53.73 - $77.46
Danbury $92,461.00 $44.45 $29.90 $30.27 - $50.83
Hartford $117,516.00 $56.50 $39.76 $46.19 - $64.04
New Haven $117,433.00 $56.46 $35.78 $39.22 - $65.34
New London/Norwich $133,525.00 $64.19 $49.39 $55.71 - $71.26
Waterbury $90,751.00 $43.63 $25.80 $30.97 - $54.32
Torrington $90,287.00 $43.40 $29.44 $34.64 - $49.37
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 2,550 2,840 0.1% 181
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
 
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