Optoelectronics engineers design and build systems that integrate optics, semiconductor technology, and computing—for example in laser applications, medical devices, or measurement technology. They oversee manufacturing and also work in areas such as quality assurance, technical customer support, and sales.
Optoelectronics engineers design new applications within R&D and engineering teams and guide them all the way to mass production. Their field spans optical measurement, communications and signal technology, digital image processing, laser and infrared systems, optical sensing and analytics, as well as media and medical technology, energy generation, and optics integrated into microsystems. They also plan and deliver Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality solutions. In manufacturing, they plan, organize, and monitor production while continually optimizing workflows, equipment, and processes. In sales, marketing, and service, they advise prospects on optoelectronic products and systems, provide training, create and distribute information and promotional materials, and relay customer requests for additions or modifications to marketing and production.
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The salary level for Engineer - Optoelectronics in Germany is: from 5103 up to 6450 EUR per month
Optoelectronics engineers design and build systems that integrate optics, semiconductor technology, and computing—for use in laser applications, medical devices, and measurement solutions. They also lead manufacturing and contribute to quality assurance, technical customer service, and sales.
These specialists operate at the intersection of precision engineering, electronics, physical optics, and software. As a key technology, optoelectronics shapes modern communications, where optical methods have transformed data transmission.
Focused laser light can propagate as an almost perfectly parallel beam over long distances. Concentrating its energy on areas measured in thousandths of a millimeter enables light to act as a tool for materials processing. Based on this, optoelectronics engineers develop and produce components such as high-power lasers.
Metrology is another core domain. Coherent light sources allow the wavelength to serve as an exact reference, e.g., for testing lens and mirror shapes. Non-contact systems precisely measure lengths, angles, distances, as well as velocities and vibration amplitudes of components. In manufacturing, optoelectronic sensors support fast, high-accuracy measurements; engineers select and adapt suitable approaches such as interferometric or holographic techniques.
On the production side, they take on leadership roles: planning, organizing, and monitoring processes; preparing and executing orders; auditing output; and driving projects to improve laser technology. They estimate time and material costs, assess markets, review patent situations where needed, and set product launch timelines. When products go to market, they handle presentations, documentation, and customer training. In sales, they prepare quotations and support clients.
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