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Job Description

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2199.07

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Photonics Engineers”.

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Tasks for “Optical Design Engineer”

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

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