Optical Manufacturing Technician Career

*A job as an Optical Manufacturing Technician falls under the broader career category of Photonics Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Photonics Technicians : 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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Photonics Technician Career

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Associate's Degree usually needed for this career

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