Description
Semiconductors are essential components of electronic circuits and contain properties of both insulators, such as glass, and conductors, such as copper. Most semiconductors are crystals made of silicon or germanium. By introducing other elements in the crystal through doping, the crystals turn into semiconductors. Depending on the amount of electrons created by the doping process, the crystals turn into N-type semiconductors, or P-type semiconductors.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 11 occupations
- Total: 14 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Semiconductor processorSemiconductor processors manufacture electronic semiconductors as well as semiconductor devices, such as microchips or integrated circuits (IC's). They may also repair, test, and r…
- Printed circuit board assemblerPrinted circuit board assemblers read blueprints and drawings to assemble printed circuit boards. They use hand- and automated soldering tools and machines to connect electronic co…
- Integrated circuit design engineerAn Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing integrated circuits, also known as microchips. These circuits are essential compone…
Optional for
- Photonics engineering technicianPhotonics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of photonic systems or components, usually in the form of optical equipment, such as lasers, lenses,…
- Printed circuit board test technicianPrinted circuit board test technicians inspect and test printed circuit boards. They perform a range of printed circuit board testing procedures and may perform minor repairs. Duti…
- Optoelectronic engineerOptoelectronic engineers design and develop optoelectronic systems and devices, such as UV sensors, photodiodes, and LEDs. Optoelectronic engineering combines optical engineering w…
- Automated optical inspection operatorAutomated optical inspection operators (AOI operators) operate automated optical inspection machines to inspect assembled printed circuit boards. They read blueprints and insp…
- Materials engineerMaterials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop …
- Industrial engineerAn Industrial Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes systems that integrate people, materials, equipment, and energy to improve productivity and efficiency across industries. Th…
- Microsystem engineerMicrosystem engineers research, design, develop, and supervise the production of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), which can be integrated in mechanical, optical, acoustic, an…
- Microelectronics engineerMicroelectronics is a subdivision of electronics that focuses on the design of small electronic parts like semiconductors, circuit boards, and microchips that are used in the desig…
- Surface engineerA Surface Engineer specializes in modifying and improving the properties of material surfaces to enhance their performance, durability, and appearance. Their work focuses on protec…
- Optoelectronic engineering technicianOptoelectronic engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop optoelectronic systems and components, such as photodiodes, optical sensors, lasers, and LEDs. Optoelec…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026