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Photonics Technicians
District Of Columbia

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Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

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Currently Employed: 623

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $27.30 - $43.20

Typical Annual Salary: $56,800 - $89,800

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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typical job duties

tools & technology


Tools:
  • Interferometers
  • Lasers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Power saws
  • Semiconductor process systems

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Presentation software
  • Word processing software