Crystal Lab Technician

AMETEK, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Crystal Lab Technician to support production of detector-grade germanium crystals. You will grow single-crystal Ge, operate crystal growth furnaces, and maintain equipment and logs critical to detector manufacturing.

The role requires an associate degree, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a clean room environment. Join a global industrial technology leader committed to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucible into crystal growing furnace.
• Operate furnace to produce high-purity germanium crystal suitable for detector manufacturing.
• Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink/clean room.
• Prepare and document zone refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
• Maintain record and logbooks on crystals and crystal growth machines.
• Assist in general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment, as required.
• Assist in quality control, yield assurance and inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clean room environment

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Crystal growth equipment

Furnace operation

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Measurement Technologies

Posting Date: Jul 9, 2026

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 Crystal Lab Technician to join our team. As a Crystal Lab Technician, you will provide technical support in the production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector grade, single-crystal, high-purity Ge (HPGe). The Crystal Lab Technician will also maintain and troubleshoot crystal growth equipment. If you are a Crystal Lab Technician, we would love to hear from you!

The Crystal Lab Technician will:

• Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucible into crystal growing furnace.
• Operate furnace to produce high-purity germanium crystal suitable for detector manufacturing.
• Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink/clean room.
• Prepare and document zone refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
• Maintain record and logbooks on crystals and crystal growth machines.
• Assist in general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment, as required.
• Assist in quality control, yield assurance and inventory control.

The Crystal Lab Technician requirements:

• Associate degree
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

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 $7.5billion.

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://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 [phone].