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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 17-3029.08Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

What this job is about

Assist in the development and testing of photonic devices.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Set up testing apparatus

    Prepare and operate prototype or test apparatus for photonic experiments.

  2. 2

    Document procedures

    Record calibration and testing procedures for optical equipment.

  3. 3

    Perform failure analysis

    Test optomechanical or optoelectrical products according to established test plans.

  4. 4

    Maintain clean working environment

    Ensure the workspace adheres to clean room standards for photonic work.

  5. 5

    Optimize process parameters

    Adjust photonic process parameters to enhance device performance.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCADDassault Systemes SolidWorksFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP softwareThe MathWorks MATLAB

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.