Lens Adjuster

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A profession that assembles lens parts for optical instruments and precisely adjusts them to standards for optical axis, image quality, etc.

Description

Lens adjusters assemble lenses or lens groups used in optical instruments such as microscopes, cameras, and telescopes, and check optical axis, focal length, aberrations, etc., using measuring instruments. Based on the measurement results, they adjust the position and angle of the lenses using fine adjustment devices and tools to bring the optical performance of the product within specifications. Work in clean rooms, handling of precision instruments, and basic knowledge of optical theory are required. They also handle quality inspections and traceability management, requiring high attention to detail.

Future Outlook

Due to expanding demand for optical products such as AR/VR devices and autonomous driving sensors, precise lens adjustment technicians will be stably needed.

Personality Traits

Dexterous with hands and good at fine work / High concentration / Meticulous / Patient

Work Style

Clean room / Factory work / Shift work / Team work

Career Path

Lens Adjuster Apprentice → Lens Adjuster → Senior Lens Adjuster → Optical Technician → Production Management / Quality Management

Required Skills

Handling of Precision Measuring Instruments / Interferometer Measurement / Lens Mounting / Optical Axis Adjustment

Recommended Skills

CAD (Optical Design Software) / Clean Room Work Experience / Electronic Control Devices / Improving Manual Dexterity

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking To analyze measurement values of optical properties and determine adjustment methods.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Requires micron-level precision, and even small deviations are not tolerated.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis To handle measurement data numerically and perform precision control.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Basically, work follows predetermined procedures.

Aliases

  • Lens Assembly Adjuster
  • Optical Instrument Adjuster

Related Jobs

  • Machine Assembler
  • Measurement Technician
  • Optical Technician
  • Precision Instrument Assembler

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