optomechanical engineering technician

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.

Scope note

Excludes people performing engineering activites related to optoelectronics.

Alternative Labels

assistant in optomechanical engineering

optomechanical engineering assistant

optomechanical engineering technician

optomechanical technician

optomechanical technologist

technician in optomechanical systems

technologist in optical systems

technologist in optomechanical systems

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CAE software cavity optomechanics electromagnetic spectrum microoptics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d2af4f6b-c990-4d8e-bb17-befca23a307a

Status

released

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