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optoelectronic engineering technician

Optoelectronic engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optoelectronic systems and components, such as photodiodes, optical sensors, lasers and LED's.

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Description

Optoelectronic engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optoelectronic systems and components, such as photodiodes, optical sensors, lasers and LED's. Optoelectronic engineering technicians build, test, install and calibrate optoelectronic equipment. They read blueprint and other technical drawings to develop testing and calibrating procedures.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

design drawings LED lighting components optical glass characteristics electronics optical components optoelectronic devices optics optical equipment standards refractive power optical manufacturing process types of optical instruments optical engineering optoelectronics electronic equipment standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

semiconductors electromagnetic spectrum lasers printed circuit boards mathematical modelling MOEM microelectronics digital camera sensors microprocessors sensors quantum computing microoptics firmware CAD software CAE software microsensors optomechanical devices

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

liaise with engineers read engineering drawings assist scientific research fasten components prepare production prototypes inspect quality of products operate optical assembly equipment test optoelectronics assemble optoelectronics interpret circuit diagrams apply optical coating clean optical components align components test optical components record test data adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor machine operations use CAM software wear cleanroom suit integrate new products in manufacturing apply technical communication skills operate precision machinery apply soldering techniques maintain optical equipment solder electronics keep records of work progress program firmware calibrate optical instruments write technical reports inspect optical supplies use precision tools resolve equipment malfunctions

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