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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K071 - engineering and engineering trades K0719 - engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified Optical engineering
Description
Subdiscipline of engineering that deals with the development of optical instruments and applications, such as telescopes, microscopes, lenses, lasers, fibre optic communication, and imaging systems.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 9 occupations
- Total: 16 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Photonics engineering technicianPhotonics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of photonic systems or components, usually in the form of optical equipment, such as lasers, lenses,…
- Optoelectronic engineerOptoelectronic engineers design and develop optoelectronic systems and devices, such as UV sensors, photodiodes, and LEDs. Optoelectronic engineering combines optical engineering w…
- Optical instrument production supervisorOptical instrument production supervisors coordinate, plan and direct the optical instrument production process. They make sure the optical glass is processed properly and optical …
- Photonics engineerPhotonics engineers are concerned with the generation, transmission, transformation, and detection of light. They conduct research, design, assemble, test and deploy photonic compo…
- Optomechanical engineerOptomechanical engineers design and develop optomechanical systems, devices, and components, such as optical mirrors and optical mounts. Optomechanical engineering combines optical…
- Optomechanical engineering technicianOptomechanical engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optomechanical devices, such as optical tables, deformable mirrors, and optical mounts. Opto…
- Optoelectronic engineering technicianOptoelectronic engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop optoelectronic systems and components, such as photodiodes, optical sensors, lasers, and LEDs. Optoelec…
Optional for
- GunsmithGunsmiths modify and repair metal fabricated firearms for special costumer specifications. They use machines and hand tools such as planers, grinders and millers to alter and resto…
- Optical instrument assemblerOptical instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble lenses and optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, projection equipment, and medical d…
- Medical device assemblerMedical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical,…
- Optical instrument repairerOptical instrument repairers repair optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, camera optics, and compasses. They test the instruments to ensure they function properly. …
- Automated optical inspection operatorAutomated optical inspection operators (AOI operators) operate automated optical inspection machines to inspect assembled printed circuit boards. They read blueprints and insp…
- NanoengineerNanoengineers combine the scientific knowledge of atomic and molecular particles with engineering principles for applications in a varied array of fields. They apply findings in ch…
- Photographic equipment assemblerPhotographic equipment assemblers build photographic products such as cameras, film cameras, and projectors. They collect the different optical, electronic, and mechanical camera c…
- Chemical engineerA Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
- Mechatronics engineering technicianMechatronics engineering technicians collaborate with engineers to develop mechatronic devices and applications through a combination of mechanical engineering, electronic engineer…
