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optoelectronic-engineer Occupational skill for the role 'optoelectronic engineer' (also: optoelectronic technology engineering adviser, senior optoelectronic engineer, opto-electronics engineer, opto-electronical engineer, optoelectronic engineering specialist, engineer in optoelectronic systems). Use when the user asks for typical optoelectronic engineer work such as: Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.; Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.; Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.

Optoelectronic Engineer

Optoelectronic engineers design and develop optoelectronic systems and devices, such as UV sensors, photodiodes, and LEDs. Optoelectronic engineering combines optical engineering with electronic engineering in the design of these systems and devices. They conduct research, perform analysis, test the devices, and supervise the research.

Core workflow

  1. Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.
  2. Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
  3. Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.
  4. Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
  5. Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
  6. Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
  7. Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
  8. Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust engineering designs
  • analyse test data
  • approve engineering design
  • conduct literature research
  • conduct quality control analysis
  • demonstrate disciplinary expertise
  • design drawings
  • design optical prototypes
  • develop electronic test procedures
  • develop optical test procedures
  • digital twin technology
  • electronic equipment standards
  • electronics
  • engineering principles
  • interact professionally in research and professional environments

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/35d41f4f-334b-452e-9e31-99f376302493), ONET 30.3 (17-2199.07). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*