Job prospects and various positions in the field of Photonics

What are the job prospects in the field of Photonics?

• There is a high scope for graduates in this field as the industry is In need of qualified people.
• Work is mostly done for telecommunication companies.
• Other related sectors to find a job are:

- R&D centres
- Networks and semiconductor technology sectors
- Fiber companies
- Optoelectronics

• Photonics companies which supply optical components need trained and experts to design and test photonics components.
• In the industrial sector, a lot of jobs are found as the laser is used for most of the tasks like drilling, cutting and welding.
• In automobile sectors, photonics testing offers an advantage of testing interior and brake noises.

What are the various positions in the field of Photonics?

• Great demand for skilled people with training in Photonics.
• You can work as:

- Engineers
- Technicians
- Technologists
- Research officers in government and laboratories
- Professional officers in universities and government offices.
- Manufacturing
- Design
- Research
- Development
- Systems

• The range for Photonics is quite wide as compared to other fields.
• The nature of work differs with the post and experience.