Photonics Technician
- Perfect for those fascinated by lasers and cutting-edge optical technology.
- Play a crucial role in advancing communication and medical technologies.
- Work with precision tools to innovate in the world of light and optics.
💰 Earn $61K-$100K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
- Compute or record photonic test data.
- Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
- Set up or operate assembly or processing equipment, such as lasers, cameras, die bonders, wire bonders, dispensers, reflow ovens, soldering irons, die shears, wire pull testers, temperature or humidity chambers, or optical spectrum analyzers.
- Document procedures, such as calibration of optical or fiber optic equipment.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Thinking and problem solving
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having support
- Personal relationships
Deep Dive
Photonics Technician
Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.
