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optomechanical engineering technician

Optomechanical engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optomechanical devices, such as optical tables, deformable mirrors, and optical mounts.

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Description

Optomechanical engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optomechanical devices, such as optical tables, deformable mirrors, and optical mounts. Optomechanical engineering technicians build, install, test, and maintain optomechanical equipment prototypes. They determine materials and assembly requirements.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

design drawings optomechanical engineering optical glass characteristics optomechanical components optical components optics mechanical engineering optical equipment standards refractive power optical manufacturing process types of optical instruments optical engineering optomechanical devices

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electromagnetic spectrum computational mechanics continuum mechanics microoptics CAD software CAE software cavity optomechanics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

define part requirements liaise with engineers conduct quality control analysis operate scientific measuring equipment read engineering drawings assist scientific research fasten components prepare production prototypes inspect quality of products apply optical coating clean optical components assemble optomechanical equipment align components test optical components record test data adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor machine operations use CAM software integrate new products in manufacturing apply technical communication skills operate precision machinery maintain optical equipment operate optical assembly equipment keep records of work progress calibrate optical instruments write technical reports inspect optical supplies use precision tools resolve equipment malfunctions repair optical equipment operate industrial equipment

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)