Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Microfabrication engineers research, design, develop, and test microfabricated systems—or, as they are more commonly known, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The dimensions of a microelectromechanical system can range from less than one micrometer to several millimeters. These are tiny systems: there are an estimated 25,400 micrometers in just one inch. There are many uses for microelectromechanical systems. For example, MEMS are used in microsensors, computer chips, flat-panel displays, and photovoltaic (solar) cells. Microfabrication engineers are also known as microsystems engineers and microelectromechanical engineers.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
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Problem-Solving
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Career Ladder
Engineering Manager or Professor
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