Optical Lens Production Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Mechanical Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
Designs and manages the production processes from forming to polishing, coating, and inspection of optical lenses, mass-producing high-precision lenses as a technical job.
Description
Optical lens production engineers design, improve, and manage the production processes for lenses used in camera lenses, eyeglass lenses, and industrial optical components. They optimize machine equipment and process conditions in each process from raw material forming, polishing, coating, cleaning, to inspection, aiming for higher precision and quality of products. They tackle problem-solving by setting up manufacturing lines, introducing automation equipment, managing operations in clean rooms, and utilizing quality control techniques (QC process charts, SPC, etc.). Furthermore, they perform equipment maintenance, data analysis for productivity improvement, coordination and proposals with other departments, supporting an efficient mass production system.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for optical components for smartphones and automobiles, as well as lenses for AR/VR, the demand for high-precision production engineers is expected to remain stable. On the other hand, as the introduction of automation and AI inspection systems progresses, skills in collaboration with machinery and automation technologies will become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Clean Room / Equipment Introduction Business Trips / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Lens Operator → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Line Leader → Production Technology Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Clean Room Operation Knowledge / Coating Technology / Machine Tool Operation / Measurement and Inspection Technology / Polishing Technology / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
Automation Robot Introduction / CAD/CAM Operation / ISO Standards Knowledge / Materials Engineering Basic Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because extremely high precision is required for manufacturing high-precision products. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly identify and address the causes of defects in the manufacturing process. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly standing work in clean rooms, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification)
- Third-Class Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test
Aliases
- Lens Manufacturing Engineer
- Optical Lens Manufacturing Engineer
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