Laser Technician

Aliases: Laser Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Optical Products

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Laser Technician is expected to perform include:

Constructing and testing prototype gas or solid-state laser devices as per specification
Applying theory and principles of laser engineering and electronic circuits
Guiding workers engaged in grinding mirror blanks, coating mirror surfaces, and machining metal parts
Managing controls of vacuum pump and gas transfer equipment to test laser beam
Setting up precision electronic and optical instruments to test laser device
Installing and aligning the various optical parts

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It needs one to be on their toes
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is not part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Working hours are 9/10 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Minimum – B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient with various theories and principles of laser engineering and electronic circuits
Adept in reviewing project instructions, such as assembly layout, blueprints, and sketches
Well-versed in interpreting production details, such as dimensions and functional requirements
Knowledge of installing and aligning optical parts, such as mirrors and wave plates, in laser body using precision instruments
Proficient in purging, evacuating, and filling laser body with specified volume and pressure of gases, such as helium, neon, or carbon dioxide, to test laser beam
Adept in installing and aligning electronic components, tubing, and wiring to connect controls, such as valves, regulators, dials, and switches, etc.
Well-versed in testing laser for gas leaks, using leak detector
Proficient in analysing test data and reporting results to engineering personnel

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

Coming soon

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

All engineering college across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Coming soon

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

Coming soon

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Coming soon

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Laser device manufacturers across India

KEYWORDS

Laser Engineer
Laser Technician

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3119.1100	Laser Technician
ISCO 2008	3119	Physical and Engineering Science Technicians, n.e.c
NIC 2008	26600	Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-related-health-problems http://www.cwa-union.org/pages/Lasers_and_the_Workplace
3	http://www.glassdoor.com/Job/laser-technician-jobs-SRCH_KO0,16.htm http://www.careerage.com/dispjob-Candor-Management-Services-Pvt-Ltd-LASER-ENGINEER-Coimbatore-Tamil-Nadu-India-5-to-6-years-for-an-MNC-Company-cf-candor3-1431147120-17201.html
4	http://www.techsciresearch.com/1976

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