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Photonics Technicians

What they do:
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
On the job, you would:
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
  • Assemble fiber optical, optoelectronic, or free-space optics components, subcomponents, assemblies, or subassemblies.
  • Build prototype optomechanical devices for use in equipment such as aerial cameras, gun sights, or telescopes.

Knowledge

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Skills

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Abilities

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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Analytical or scientific software
  • Data acquisition software
  • Statistical analysis software
Computer aided design CAD software
  • ZEMAX Optical Design Program
Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Image processing software

Education

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Job Outlook

Bright Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Salary
$58,670
per year, on average
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Green
This work is part of the green economy.

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