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.

Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.
Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
Compute or record photonic test data.
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.
Set up or operate prototype or test apparatus, such as control consoles, collimators, recording equipment, or cables.
Splice fibers, using fusion splicing or other techniques.
Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.

Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
Analyze test or validation data.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Develop technical methods or processes.
Document design or operational test results.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.

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