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Job Title:  Detector Technician

Location: 

Oak Ridge, TN, US, 37831

Business Unit:  Advanced Measurement Technologies
Posting Date:  May 29, 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 Detector Technician to join our team. As a Detector Technician, you will be responsible for processing raw crystal material, building detector cryostat systems, troubleshooting and performing testing.  If you are a Detector Technician, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build radiation detector vacuum systems, including internal electronic components.
  • Troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems.
  • Load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems.
  • Cleaning, and assemble parts for vacuum assemblies
  • Soldering and/or brazing parts
  • Operation of helium leak detector, and other vacuum equipment
  • Operate vacuum evaporation equipment
  • Clean and maintains vacuum equipment
  • Fill liquid nitrogen containers
  • Cleans and maintains lab area and equipment
  • Provide support in all phases of Detector Manufacturing.
  • Provide technical support to Customer Service, with occasional customer interaction
  • Wet Chemical processing of delicate and sensitive devices
  • Sand, lap, clean, and acid etching germanium materials
  • Metallization and other coating processes as needed
  • Maintain Deionized water system
  • Preventative maintenance of all Detector Manufacturing Equipment
  • Stock supply cabinets with solvents and acids

 

Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

  • intermediate level experience with oscilloscopes, volt meters and other test/measurement equipment

  • Good knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office suite of products and computer data entry
  • Must have experience with good soldering practices

  • Must show skills and ability to work with intricate and fragile components. High dexterity and attention to detail.

  • Must Pass Background Check for Chemical Usage

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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