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Job Title:  Specials Manager

Location: 

Oak Ridge, TN, US, 37831

Business Unit:  Advanced Measurement Technologies
Posting Date:  Sep 1, 2026
Job Description: 

ORTEC is seeking a Specials Manager to manage and coordinate the daily activities related to the quoting and fulfillment of special and off-standard products. In this role, you will work closely with product managers and sales teams to deliver customized solutions that meet specific customer requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the quoting, assembly, testing, and documentation of customized ORTEC products
  • Design, quote, assemble, test, document, and service customized products to meet specific customer needs
  • Communicate the status of customer orders for customized ORTEC products clearly and effectively to operations and sales teams
  • Analyze and interpret test data to ensure products meet customer expectations
  • Perform fabrication and/or assembly operations as required
  • Provide customer support, installation, and onsite training for custom integrated systems as needed
  • Demonstrate the ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency
  • Identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

 

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Understanding of radiation detection and/or gamma-ray spectroscopy strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of cryogenic vacuum systems preferred
  • Hands-on experience using hand tools and soldering for assembly work
  • Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, ProE, Inventor, or similar tools, with SolidWorks preferred
  • Strong proficiency with office productivity software

Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability

 

About the Business Unit

Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, ORTEC is part of Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) within the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. ORTEC is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision radiation detectors, nuclear instrumentation, analysis software, and integrated measurement systems. Founded in 1960 by scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORTEC has built a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and innovation in nuclear measurement solutions. 

 

ORTEC’s product portfolio includes high purity germanium (HPGe) radiation detectors, scintillation detectors, digital spectrometers, analysis software, and turnkey spectroscopy systems used across homeland security, nuclear safeguards, health physics, waste assay, radiopharmaceuticals, and scientific research applications. ORTEC solutions are trusted by government agencies, nuclear facilities, research laboratories, universities, and industrial customers worldwide. 

 

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Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  80,000
Salary Maximum:  100,000
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 $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers 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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