Niagara College Canada, Ontario, Canada

Since 2001 Niagara College has maintained a cluster of photonics programs with training in precision optics, thin film deposition, fiber optics, and electro optic technologies. Graduates of the program are employed in a wide range of industries including defense, aerospace, biomedical, communications, heavy industrial, and entertainment. After 18 years of training students in the field of Photonics, the College is undertaking a renewal of both facilities and program curriculum. 

As part of this initiative, Niagara College is establishing a new dedicated precision optics lab facility for optical manufacturing and lens testing, expanding the current thin film deposition curriculum and improving capabilities to train students in optical system testing and alignment. 
Photonics Engineering Technician (2yr) & Technology (3yr)
The Photonics Department currently provides a laddered program offering students an exit point after two years with a Photonics Engineering Technician Diploma or after three years with a Photonics Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma. Students train in a dedicated teaching cleanroom, class IV laser lab, spectroscopy lab, manufacturing space, and photonics flex-lab facility to emulate the advanced manufacturing industry environments that graduates will transition into. 
Skills & Experiences of Graduates
  • Thin-Film Deposition
  • Test and Align Lasers
  • Optical System Alignment
  • Optical testing
  • Clean and Maintain Precision Optics
  • Fiber Optics
  • Preparation
  • Fusion & Mechanical Splicing
  • Testing (OTDR, OSA, OPM)
  • Electronics test instrumentation experience
  • SMT and Through Hole Soldering
  • Experience with 2D & 3D modeling and Additive Manufacturing
  • Exposure to Laser Welding and Cutting
  • Optical Manufacturing
  • Technologists receive an introduction to optical design
  • Technologists Complete an Eight Month Capstone Applied Research Project
Contact Information
Name: Alexander McGlashan, Program Coordinator
Telephone: (905) 735-2211 Ext. 7513
Email: amcglashan@niagaracollege.ca
Address: 100 Niagara College Blvd. Welland, Ontario, Canada L3C7L3


Program Website
www.niagaracollege.ca/photonics

How can I recruit from this college?
Please contact the person below to make arrangements for a recruiting visit. Graduates are available at the start of each May although it is recommended to recruit early as graduates are in short supply! 
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