Crystal Lab Technician 2nd Shift
Ametek, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Crystal Lab Technician provides technical support in the production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector-grade, single-crystal, high-purity germanium (HPGe). This role is responsible for operating and maintaining crystal growth equipment, supporting quality and inventory activities, and ensuring the successful production of high-purity germanium crystals used in detector manufacturing. Please note that this is a 2nd shift position.
Requirements
- Associate degree.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment.
Responsibilities
- Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucibles into crystal growth furnaces.
- Operate crystal growth furnaces to produce high-purity germanium crystals suitable for detector manufacturing.
- Prepare zone-refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
- Document crystal growth activities and maintain accurate production records.
- Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink and clean room areas.
- Maintain records and logbooks for crystals and crystal growth machines.
- Assist with general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment as required.
- Troubleshoot crystal growth equipment to support production operations.
- Assist with quality control and yield assurance activities.
- Support inventory control processes related to crystal growth operations.
- Help ensure production standards and documentation requirements are maintained.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
