Photonics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
Tasks Include:
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.
- Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
- Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.
- Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
- Perform diagnostic analyses of processing steps, using analytical or metrological tools, such as microscopy, profilometry, or ellipsometry devices.
- Mix, pour, or use processing chemicals or gases according to safety standards or established operating procedures.
- Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.
- Lay out cutting lines for machining, using drafting tools.
- Assist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes.
- Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
- Splice fibers, using fusion splicing or other techniques.
- Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +5.2%
National: +4.4%
Education
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$73,500.00
State
$92,060.00
Regional
