How do they match: Photonics Technicians

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

  • 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.
  • Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
  • Build photonics tools to be applied to electrical grids to detect hot spots, such as failing insulators or conductors.