Crystal Lab Technician 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) in Oak Ridge, TN, part of AMETEK, is seeking a Crystal Lab Technician to support the production of detector-grade germanium crystals. The role operates crystal growth furnaces, loads charges, and maintains records in a clean room environment on second shift.

You will assist with quality control, yield assurance, and inventory processes while performing routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure continuous production of high-purity germanium

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate crystal growth furnaces and load charge into crucibles.
• Prepare zone-refined ingots for growth.
• Document crystal growth activities and maintain production records.
• Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and clean room areas.
• Troubleshoot crystal growth equipment as needed.
• Assist with quality control and yield assurance activities.
• Support inventory control processes related to crystal growth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clean room environment

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Crystal Growth & Production Support

• 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.

Equipment Maintenance

• 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.

Quality & Inventory Support

• 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.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a clean room environment.

About The Business Unit

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK's Materials Analysis Division, is a global leader in high-precision measurement and detection solutions. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMT designs and manufactures advanced instrumentation for nuclear spectrometry, radiological measurement, electrochemical analysis, and electronic signal recovery. Our technologies enable customers in research, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets to solve their most complex challenges with accuracy and reliability.

AMT combines renowned brands such as ORTEC, Amptek, and Sunpower, delivering differentiated solutions for applications ranging from radiation detection and semiconductor analysis to cryogenic cooling systems. As a cleared defense contractor, AMT also supports U.S. government programs with custom products and services. With a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence, AMT continues to expand globally, leveraging decades of expertise to drive advancements in safety, security, and scientific discovery.

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• www.ametek.com
• www.amptek.com

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 $7.5 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.

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