Nanoengineers are professionals who apply the principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical and biological engineering to design and develop materials, devices and systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. They are experts in Nanotechnology and their work includes the science aspects of the discipline and the knowledge and practices of engineering.
Nanoengineering is an expanding branch and becoming more and more important as the application of nano-devices and nano-bioengineering grows across a variety of industries from electronics, industrial mechanics, and aeronautical industries to energy, environmental, health, medical and cosmetic industries.
This is one of the best career and emerging fields in today’s time as technology synchronising day by day. Therefore, for this profession candidates have to go through below given procedure.
Nanoengineer Eligibility
The minimum education requirement to work as a Nanoengineer is a Bachelor's Degree in Nanotechnology Engineering.
Nanoengineer Required Skills
- Nanoengineers should possess a natural sense of scientific curiosity; an aptitude for Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry; the ability to visualize complex processes and equipment.
- They also possess the ability to analyze and solve problems; the ability to work independently or on a team and effective communication skills.
- They must have the ability to work effectively with people from various disciplines and educational backgrounds.
- They also required having skills in the retrieval and presentation of scientific information both orally and in writing to scientific and non-scientific audiences; proficiency in critical analysis of information and capacity to solve problems.
How to become Nanoengineer?
Students have to follow below-given steps for admission process for courses and other related details-
Step 1
Students, after passing 12th class and have an excellent knowledge of nanostructures and nano-systems, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Medicine, Physics and Biology, are a good suit for this profession. Then, they can go for a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from a recognised college/university. Admission to the courses is provided on the basis of a merit list after an entrance test conducted both on all India level or state level. It means good rank good institute.
Engineering Degree Courses-
Courses’ Eligibility-
12th class pass in science stream and a good rank in an entrance test
Entrance Test for the above Courses-
Step 2
Candidates after completing their graduation can go for further Master’s Degree programmes as at some of the places it is mainly given credit in offering jobs to them.
Institutes offering Courses for Nanoengineer
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna
- Desh Bhagat University, Gobindgarh
- Bhagwant University, Ajmer
- S.R.M. University, Kanchipuram
Nanoengineer Job Description
They test for pollutants, create powders to enrich our foods and medicines, and study the smallest fragments of DNA. They can even manipulate cells, proteins, and other chemicals from within the body. Nanotechnology engineers take advanced supplies and materials and turn them into something new and exciting.
They have many career opportunities after passing this professional course successfully as researcher or supervising technicians who do and pinpoint new applications for existing nano-devices and nano-technologies. Nanoengineers can also work in places like offices, plants, laboratories or a combination of these settings. Senior Engineers spend more their time in an office environment performing managerial functions and giving instructions to subordinates.
Nanoengineer Salary
The initial monthly salary of Nanoengineer is ranging from Rs.25,000 to Rs.40,000. But these digits are subjected to change from time to time i.e. it keeps increasing with the passage of time and gaining work experience. There are many factors which affecting salary packages such as a profile of company, candidates’ academic records and salary scales/trends in the market at the time.
