Job Title:  Crystal Lab Technician

Location: 

Oak Ridge, TN, US, 37831

Business Unit:  Advanced Measurement Technologies
Posting Date:  Feb 18, 2025
Job Description: 

 

Join our dynamic team at AMETEK!  We are a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Our company is dedicated to solving complex challenges to make the world a better place. Our innovative and collaborative work environment encourages growth and new product development.  We are looking for a passionate and driven team member. 

 

As a Crystal Lab Technician you will provide technical support in the production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector-grade, single-crystal, high-purity Ge (HPGe).  The Crystal Lab Technician position is a 2nd Shift Position.

 

The Crystal Lab Technician will:

  • Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucible into crystal growing furnace.
  • Operate furnace to produce high-purity germanium crystal suitable for detector manufacturing.
  • Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink/clean room.
  • Prepare and document zone refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
  • Maintain record and log books on crystals and crystal growth machines.
  • Assist in general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment, as required.
  • Assist in quality control and yield assurance and inventory control.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot the crystal growth equipment.
  • Must be able to work in a clean room environment.

 

Crystal Lab Technician Requirements:

  • Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two years of related experience or eight years of directly related experience.
  • Not allowed to smoke or e-cigs, or tobacco products usage, etc.  No colognes, perfumes, make-up, or scented lotion.  You must use non-aluminum-based deodorants.  This is a clean room environment.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Salary Minimum:  $40,000
Salary Maximum:  $60,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


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