Optical Equipment Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical job involved in the manufacturing process of optical equipment, performing processing, assembly, and inspection of lenses, prisms, etc.
Description
Optical equipment production engineers handle process design, actual operations, and inspection for producing optical components and products such as camera lenses, microscopes, and optical sensors. They operate CNC grinding and polishing machines or coating equipment, performing high-precision machining based on drawings and dimensional tolerances. After assembly, they conduct performance evaluations using interferometers and MTF measuring instruments, analyze and improve defect causes, and promote process improvements for production line efficiency and yield enhancement.
Future Outlook
The optical equipment market is expected to expand in demand in fields such as cameras, biotech, and semiconductors, with stable demand for high-precision manufacturing engineers. With the introduction of AI and automation, process automation skills will also increase in importance.
Personality Traits
Curious and Inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Production Technology Engineer → Production Management Supervisor → Factory Manager → Quality Assurance Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading (Dimensional Tolerances) / CNC Machine Operation / Clean Room Work Experience / Optical Measurement Equipment Operation / Polishing Technology
Recommended Skills
Optical Design Software (Basic Operation) / Optics / Production Management (5S/Improvement) / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high-precision parts processing and inspection require attention to detail. |
| Problem Solving | Because troubleshooting processes and analyzing/improving causes of quality defects are required. |
Related Qualifications
- Lathe Machining Skills
- Machine Inspection Skills
- Milling Machining Skills
Aliases
- Optical Component Processing Engineer
- Optical Equipment Manufacturing Engineer
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