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A professional who conducts research into biological aspects of humans or other animals to develop new theories and facts, or test, prove, or modify known theories of life systems, and to design life-support apparatus, utilizing principles of engineering and bio-behavioral sciences. Responsibilities include:
* Plans and conducts research concerning behavioral, biological, psychological, or other life systems.
* Studies engineering aspects of bio-behavioral systems of humans, utilizing knowledge of electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering principles and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
* Develops $T3mathematical models$T1 to simulate human bio-behavioral systems in order to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes, utilizing knowledge of computer, graphics, and other related technologies.
* Designs and develops instruments and devices, such as artificial organs, cardiac pacemakers, or ultrasonic imaging devices, capable of assisting medical or other health-care personnel in observing, repairing, or treating physical ailments or deformities, using knowledge of materials compatible with body tissues, energy exchanges within the body, and instrumentation capable of measuring and controlling body functions.
* May specialize in design and development of biomedical equipment used by medical facilities and be known as Clinical Engineer.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans, organizes, and directs work of one or more survey parties engaged in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining or other purposes. Responsibilities include:
* Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
* Develops new data from photogrammetric records.
* Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
* Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
* Coordinates findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project.
* Assumes legal responsibility for work and is licensed by state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans and conducts engineering studies to analyze and evaluate pollution problems, methods of pollution control, and methods of testing pollution sources to determine physiochemical nature and concentration of contaminants. Responsibilities include:
* Reviews data collected by pollution-control technician from pollution emission sources.
* Performs engineering calculations to determine pollution emissions from various industrial sources and to evaluate effectiveness of pollution control equipment.
* Reviews compliance schedules and inspection reports to ensure compliance with pollution control regulations.
* Recommends issuance or denial of permits for industries to construct or operate facilities.
* Advises enforcement personnel of noncompliance or unsatisfactory compliance with regulations.
* Develops or modifies techniques for monitoring pollution.
* Calibrates and adjusts pollution control monitors to ensure accurate functioning of instruments.
* May be designated according to specialty as Air-Pollution Engineer; Noise-Abatement Engineer; Water Quality-Control Engineer.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who examines, analyzes, and classifies minerals, gems, and precious stones. Responsibilities include:
* Isolates specimen from ore, rocks, or matrices.
* Makes microscopic examination to determine shape, surface markings, and other physical characteristics.
* Performs physical and chemical tests and makes x-ray examinations to determine composition of specimen and type of crystalline structure.
* Identifies and classifies samples.
* Develops data and theories on mode of origin, occurrence, and possible uses of minerals.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs activities concerned with selection and installation of telephone facilities and special equipment on customer's premises to meet customer's communication requirements. Responsibilities include:
* Reviews sales order to ascertain extent of telephone facilities and equipment required.
* Inspects customer premises to ascertain space available for installation of equipment and to determine type and quantity of designated equipment that can be installed to provide specific communication facilities.
* Prepares floor plan of equipment arrangement for customer or architect approval.
* Prepares cost estimate for equipment and installation and submits data to management for authorization to proceed with job.
* Orders equipment, prepares installation specifications, and monitors progress of installation to ensure facilities are ready on specified date.
* Prepares all job-related paper work and closes out work authorization when equipment is in service.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who conducts radiographic, penetrant, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle tests on metal parts to determine if parts meet nondestructive specifications. Responsibilities include:
* Reviews test orders to determine type of test requested, test procedures to follow, and part acceptability criteria.
* Applies agents, such as cleaners, penetrants, and developers, and couplant (light oil which acts as medium), to parts, or heats parts in oven, to prepare parts for testing.
* Determines test equipment settings according to type of metal, thickness, distance from test equipment, and related variables, using standard formulas.
* Calibrates test equipment, such as magnetic particle, x-ray, and ultrasonic contact machines, to standard settings, following manual instructions.
* Sets up equipment to perform tests, and conducts tests on parts, following procedures established for specified tests performed.
* Examines surface-treated materials during penetrant and magnetic particle tests to locate and identify cracks or other defects, using black light.
* Moves transducer probe across part when conducting ultrasonic tests and observes CRT (cathode ray tube) screen to detect and locate discontinuities in metal structure (ultrasonic tester (any industry)).
* Examines film when conducting radiographic tests to locate structural or welding flaws.
* Marks tested parts to indicate defective areas.
* Evaluates test results against designated standards, utilizing knowledge of metals and testing experience.
* Prepares reports outlining findings and conclusions.
* May perform similar tests on nonmetallic parts or structures.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who analyzes engineering design of proposed product, such as aircraft, naval vessel, or electronic control or navigation system, and submits specifications for maintenance requirements, utilizing knowledge of maintainability engineering and related technologies. Responsibilities include:
* Analyzes customer's initial proposal for product utilization and recommends basic product specifications and techniques for satisfying customer requirements.
* Reviews engineering specifications and drawings during development and proposes design refinements to improve ratio of operational time to maintenance time.
* Participates in engineering discussions concerning design alternatives effecting product maintainability.
* Determines crew makeup, training requirements, and maintenance time by evaluating data from tests and maintainability programs of related products.
* Reviews subcontractor's technical practices for assuring maintainability of equipment and parts and submits evaluation for management decision.
* Specifies standardized tests or drafts new test programs for demonstrating product maintainability in company or supplier test.
* Observes maintainability tests at supplier and plant locations to verify operations are conducted according to standards.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who performs general duties of drafter master title in all-round drafting, such as laying out location of buildings, planning of arrangements in offices, large rooms, store buildings, and factories, and drawing of charts, forms, and records.
* Paints and washes colored drawings when required.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who designs mining and oil field machinery, performing duties as described under design engineer, products master title.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who designs and constructs special-purpose photographic equipment and materials for use in scientific or industrial applications, utilizing knowledge of various engineering disciplines, chemistry, and photographic equipment and techniques.
* Plans setup of equipment, specific procedures, and materials needed to meet data acquisition and measurement requirements.
* May advise others in such fields as high speed photography, radiography, graphic arts, and aerial and space photography.
Industry:Professional careers
