How do they match: Photonics Engineers

  • Optical Design Engineer
  • R and D Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer

  • Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

  • Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
  • Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.
  • Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation.
  • Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
  • Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.
  • Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased energy efficiency.
  • Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.
  • Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
  • Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
  • Create or maintain photonic design histories.
  • Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.
  • Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
  • Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.
  • Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.

  • Design electronic or computer equipment or instrumentation.
  • Design energy production or management equipment or systems.
  • Design industrial processing systems.
  • Document technical design details.
  • Identify new applications for existing technologies.
  • Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.