Optical Lens Manufacturing Engineer (Excluding Production Engineers)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Specialized technician responsible for manufacturing processes such as cutting, grinding, polishing, and coating of optical lenses, producing high-precision optical components.
Description
Optical lens manufacturing engineers are specialists who manufacture optical components such as camera lenses and lenses for optical instruments. They operate grinding machines and polishing equipment to precisely finish surface shapes and curvatures based on design drawings. They also perform multilayer coating with coating equipment and surface inspection using interferometers to ensure product quality. Strict control and high concentration are required to suppress minute processing errors and surface defects.
Future Outlook
With the expanding demand for optical components in smartphone cameras, AR/VR devices, autonomous driving sensors, and more, the demand for engineers with precision machining skills is expected to remain stable. As manufacturing processes become more automated and advanced, expectations for skilled engineers will increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Polishing Operator → Senior Optical Engineer → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology Engineer → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
CNC Grinding Machine Operation / Interferometry Measurement Technology / Optical Coating / Precision Polishing Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / Lens Design Knowledge / Quality Control Techniques (SPC) / Technical English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because processing errors directly affect product quality. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for investigating causes of finishing defects. |
Aliases
- Lens Processing Engineer
- Optical Component Manufacturing Engineer
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