How do they match: Photonics Technicians

  • Fiber Optics Design Technician
  • Optical Engineering Technician
  • Photonics Engineering Technician
  • Photonics Engineering Technologist

  • Compute or record photonic test data.
  • Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
  • Assemble components of energy-efficient optical communications systems involving photonic switches, optical backplanes, or optoelectronic interfaces.
  • Assist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes.
  • Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
  • Recommend optical or optic equipment design or material changes to reduce costs or processing times.

  • Design alternative energy systems.
  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
  • Assist engineers or scientists with research.
  • Document design or operational test results.
  • Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.