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Photonics Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
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This source lists 26 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2018.
26 tasks shown
Core · Task 18195 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Core · Task 18200 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
Core · Task 18199 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Core · Task 18194 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Core · Task 18202 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
Core · Task 18205 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
Core · Task 21055 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
Core · Task 18196 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
Core · Task 18198 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
Core · Task 18193 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
Core · Task 18189 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Core · Task 21056 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Document photonics system or component design processes, including objectives, issues, or outcomes.
Core · Task 19664 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics, to achieve increased energy efficiency.
Core · Task 18206 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Train operators, engineers, or other personnel.
Core · Task 18188 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.
Core · Task 18197 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.
Core · Task 18203 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Create or maintain photonic design histories.
Core · Task 18204 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.
Core · Task 18192 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.
Supplemental · Task 19665 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.
Supplemental · Task 19663 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.
Supplemental · Task 19666 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.
Supplemental · Task 18191 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.
Supplemental · Task 19662 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
Supplemental · Task 18190 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Design laser machining equipment for purposes such as high-speed ablation.
Supplemental · Task 18187 · 08/2018 · Occupational Expert
Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.
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