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. Optoelectronic engineering technicians build, test, install and calibrate optoelectronic equipment. They read blueprint and other technical drawings to develop testing and calibrating procedures.

ESCO Code

3114.1.9

NACE Code

26.7 - Manufacture of optical instruments, magnetic and optical media and photographic equipment

Alternative Labels

technologist in optoelectronic systems

optoelectronic systems technologist

optoelectronic technician

technician in optoelectronics

opto-electronic engineering technician

technologist in optoelectronic engineering

optoelectronic engineering technologist

opto-electronic technician

technician in optoelectronic systems

optoelectronic systems technician

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

apply soldering techniques 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 precision machinery program firmware resolve equipment malfunctions solder electronics use CAM software use precision tools wear cleanroom suit write technical reports

Optional Knowledge

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

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dcfeb6e4-f39d-49fb-96cd-23292fb3e037

Status

released

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