Photonics Technicians

Construct, set up, test, or repair lasers, lenses, or mirrors in addition to other optical or fiber optic equipment utilizing spectrometers, interferometers, and other similar instruments.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
Leadership
MED
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Critical decision making
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Leadership

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

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Complex Problem Solving Know More
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