Job Title:  Detector Test Technician

SUMMARY:

Perform QC testing and evaluation of detector systems and of the electronic components used in the systems. Build detector cryostat systems, including internal electronic components.  Troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems.  Load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems

Essential Duties and 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 and oscilloscopes
• Clean and maintains vacuum equipment
• Fills liquid nitrogen containers
• Cleans and maintains lab area and equipment

• Provide support in all phases of Detector Manufacturing.
• Perform electrical/electronic testing and troubleshooting of detectors.
• Provide technical support to Customer Service, with occasional customer interaction

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in electronics; and two years’ experience as an electronics technician in a troubleshooting capacity.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least intermediate level experience with oscilloscopes, volt meters and other  

  test/measurement equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with usage of computers.
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have experience with good soldering practices.
• Must show skills and ability to work with intricate and fragile components.
• Must be meticulous and have high affinity for details.
• Good knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office suite of products and computer data

  entry.