Harness light to power cutting-edge technology
Laser and photonics technicians/engineers build, align, calibrate, and maintain laser systems and optical devices used in manufacturing, medicine, communications, defense, and research.
You calibrate a high-power laser for a manufacturing line, align optics on a research table using irises and power meters, troubleshoot a fiber optic link, test beam quality with a profiler, and document system performance — combining precision hands-on skills with deep physics knowledge every day.
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