A laser technician works with lasers, testing and developing different types of lasers and laser systems under safety standards. They can also work on production, testing, and fieldwork, and typically have a certificate or associate degree in electronic or laser/electro-optic technology.
A laser technician works with lasers, usually under the supervision of a scientist or engineer. A person with this title uses and tests different types of lasers, as well as systems that employ lasers. He can also build laser systems. While performing their work, it is often necessary for a laser technician to adhere to specific safety standards and keep detailed records.
Many laser technicians focus more on development than other types of work in this technical field. This means they can spend a good deal of time testing, determining how well different types of lasers work. Often they also come up with new equipment and techniques. This is the experimental part of the work.
Sometimes a laser technician will spend most of their time working on the production part of that job. This means that he helps produce lasers and systems that use lasers, working with blueprints provided by design engineers. For example, he can refer to these plans to find out how he should align the equipment used in production to meet the exact specifications that the designers created for the product.
An individual in this field can also ensure that other components, such as the system’s power, function properly. Once the laser or laser system is produced to the designer’s specifications, a laser technician usually does the work of testing it to ensure it works as expected. If it doesn’t work as expected, the technician will make adjustments or fixes to improve it.
Some laser technicians perform fieldwork instead of or in addition to production or testing. In this capacity, a field technician can go out and visit customer sites and install lasers or laser equipment. He can also teach customers how to use their laser equipment. This part of the job also sometimes includes returning to the customer site to maintain lasers and laser equipment. In some cases, a laser technician may even need to return to the customer’s site to repair the equipment.
Although a laser technician’s job is highly technical, a person interested in this field typically does not need extensive education. Many employers hire laser technicians who have earned certificates or associate degrees in electronic or laser/electro-optic technology. After obtaining these credentials, an aspiring laser technician can look for a job with a company that produces or designs lasers and laser equipment.
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