Occupation information for Photonics Engineers Michigan

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Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

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Currently Employed: 10,230

Projected Annual Job Openings: 720

Typical Hourly Wage: $38.08 - $52.93

Typical Annual Salary: $79,200 - $110,090

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
  • Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
  • Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
  • Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
  • Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
  • Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
  • Write reports or proposals related to photonics research or development projects.
  • Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
  • Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
  • Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Fluorescent microscopes
  • Interferometers
  • Lasers
  • Scanning light or spinning disk or laser scanning microscopes
  • Semiconductor process systems

Technology:
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Development environment software
  • Geographic information system
  • Object or component oriented development software