Is being a photonics technician a good fit for you?
Builds, installs, tests and fixes equipment that uses light, such as lasers, lenses and fibre optic cables.
What the work involves
- Calculates and records test data for light-based devices.
- Keeps the work area clean to cleanroom standards.
- Adjusts and maintains equipment such as lasers, microscopes and power meters.
- Documents procedures such as calibrating optical and fibre optic equipment.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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