Nanotechnology | Westmoreland County Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingComplex Problem SolvingScienceActive ListeningOperations MonitoringTroubleshooting

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsChemistryMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingNear VisionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning
Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Atomic force microscopes AFMAtomic layer deposition ALD systemsAuger electron microscopesBake ovensBourdon tube gaugesCapacitance manometersCapacitively coupled plasma CCP reactorsChemical apronsChemical bathsChemical mechanical polishing CMP systemsChemical protective apronsContact alignersContact printersCryogenic glovesDeionization water systems

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-3026.01	Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Atomic force microscopy and zeta potential analysis tools — execute multi-parameter characterization workflows with reduced oversight to support materials development projects.
Nanoproduction batch records and regulatory documentation — maintain complete and audit-ready records independently across multiple production runs in a GMP-regulated facility.
Calibration schedules for weighing, testing, and production equipment — manage and execute on a routine basis, applying corrective adjustments and documenting deviations appropriately.
Cleanroom environmental monitoring data — analyze trends and implement corrective housekeeping or procedural actions to sustain compliance with ISO classification standards.
Nanotechnology processing and testing equipment — diagnose common faults, perform preventive maintenance, and escalate complex repair needs through established work-order systems.
Physical and chemical property characterization data — interpret results from particle size analysis and optical microscopy to support nanoscientists in refining synthesis parameters.
Experiment protocols developed by engineers — execute with reliable consistency, adapting minor procedural variables to accommodate sample-specific conditions in the laboratory.
Nanotechnology compounding and production equipment — operate across multiple unit operations in accordance with SOPs, hazardous material restrictions, and shift safety requirements.
Analytical or scientific software platforms — use to process imaging and measurement data, generate summary reports, and flag anomalous results for engineering review.
Cross-functional communication with scientists and engineers — convey technical observations clearly in written reports and team meetings to advance nanotechnology development goals.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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