Detector Test Technician

Ametek, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AMETEK is a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The Detector Test Technician will perform QC testing and evaluation of detector systems and of the electronic components used in the systems. The Detector Test Technician will troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems and load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in electronics
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

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