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Photonics Engineers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.
Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.
Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
Create or maintain photonic design histories.
Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
Train operators, engineers, or other personnel.
Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased energy efficiency.
Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.
Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation.
Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.
Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.
Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.
Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.

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