Location:Oak Ridge, TN, US, 37831
Business Unit: Advanced Measurement Technologies
Posting Date: Mar 25, 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 Detector Test Technician, you will perform QC testing and evaluation of detector systems and of the electronic components used in the systems. You will build detector cryostat systems, including internal electronic components and troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems. This is a 2nd shift position.

The Detector Test Technician will:

• 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

The Detector Test Technician requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation
Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $50,000
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.
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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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