What the work is
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
On a typical day
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.
- Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
- Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.
- Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
- Assist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes.
- Set up or operate prototype or test apparatus, such as control consoles, collimators, recording equipment, or cables.