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.

Alternative Labels

technologist in optoelectronic systems

optoelectronic systems technologist

optoelectronic technician

technician in optoelectronics

opto-electronic engineering technician

optoelectronic 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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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