How do they match: Photonics Technicians

  • 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.
  • Assemble devices or equipment to be used in green technology applications, including solar energy, high efficiency solid state lighting, energy management, smart buildings, or green processes.
  • Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.

  • Design alternative energy systems.
  • Install instrumentation or electronic equipment or systems.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.