Photonics engineer, Kaipūhanga hangarau pūaho
Also known as
- Optical engineer, optics engineer
Photonics engineers design and develop technologies that use particles of light for energy like lasers, fibre optics and scanners.
Your pay could be
$83K
Lower
$87K to $115K
Most common
$154K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-5 years
Photonics engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, workshops and manufacturing sites, and may travel locally
- need to be practical, logical and methodical
Tasks
- design technology that uses light
- build prototypes of photonics devices
- test photonics systems and devices
- analyse data to understand photonics systems
- prepare project plans
- write reports, proposals and evaluations
- find new uses for photonics technology
Investigative
Practical
Creative
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You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in electrical and electronic engineering and technology, physics or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a postgraduate qualification in electrical and electronic engineering and technology, physics or similar area
- to join a professional organisation
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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