Photonics Technicians, task by task.

Every activity this job is made of, scored on how much of its output software can produce today and linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job.

SOC code
17-3029.08
Activities scored
6
Handed to agents
4
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Photonics TechniciansSOC 17-3029.08
88% · agent
85% · agent
82% · agent
78% · agent
25% · you keep
20% · you keep
The team4 agents · 3 need no setup
Documentation agent
Microsoft Word · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft PowerPoint
● No integration needed
Data analysis agent
Microsoft Excel · The MathWorks MATLAB · Statistical analysis software
● No integration needed
Process optimization agent
Microsoft Excel · ZEMAX Optical Design Program · The MathWorks MATLAB
● No integration needed
Inventory management agent
Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Access · SAP software
Needs SAP software
You keep this
Physical assembly and fabrication of optical componentsHands-on equipment calibration and maintenanceFinal approval of design changes and process modificationsDirect supervision of clean room operations and safety protocols

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The most automatable work in this job, and what actually addresses it. Each one has a page of its own showing every occupation that does it.

Document procedures and test results88% · recording, documentation and administration · mostly automatable
Analyze test and operational data85% · analysis and evaluation work · mostly automatable
Design recommendations and process improvements82% · routine communication and explanation · partly automatable