Optical Equipment Manufacturing Technician (Excluding Production Technicians)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Technical position responsible for parts processing, assembly, and inspection of optical equipment.
Description
Optical equipment manufacturing technicians are specialists who manufacture, assemble, and inspect optical components such as lenses, prisms, and mirrors used in cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and semiconductor exposure equipment. They handle a wide range of processes, including precision machining with NC lathes, grinding machines, and polishing machines, coating via vacuum deposition or sputtering, and quality inspection using interferometers and 3D measuring instruments. Since minute dimensions and surface quality directly impact product performance, high attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are required. Operations in clean room environments, process improvements, and traceability management are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the expanding demand for optical equipment such as semiconductor exposure equipment, AR/VR, and autonomous driving sensors, the demand for manufacturing technicians capable of high-precision processing and automation technologies is expected to remain steady. Continuous skill acquisition will be required for AI-based inspection automation and adaptation to new materials.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Machining Operator → Optical Equipment Manufacturing Technician → Team Leader → Production Manager → Quality Assurance Engineer
Required Skills
Drafting/Drawing Reading / Measuring Instrument Operation / NC Lathe/Grinding Machine Operation / Optical Surface Processing / Thin Film Formation Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Operation / Clean Room Work Experience / Lean Production Method / Quality Management Techniques / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors directly affect quality. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to quickly identify and improve the causes of defects occurring in the manufacturing process. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly work following existing manufacturing procedures. |
Aliases
- Lens Manufacturing Technician
- Optical Component Assembly Technician
- Optical Inspection Technician
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