Detective Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Detective Technician to join our Advanced Measurement Technologies team.

You will build and assemble parts for detective systems, load Ge crystals, solder and braze components, and operate vacuum and leak-detection equipment to ensure detector performance. Requirements include an Associate's Degree and hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other test equipment, plus proficiency with computers and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, voltmeters and other test/measurement equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good soldering practices required.
• Meticulous with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, staging, and assembling parts for Detective systems.
• Handling & loading Ge crystals into detective systems.
• Soldering and/or brazing parts.
• Operation of helium leak detector and other vacuum equipment.
• Cleaning & maintenance of vacuum equipment.
• Cleaning and maintenance of other lab equipment.
• Perform QC testing to evaluate the performance of Detective systems.
• Troubleshoot systems when performance is not as expected.
• Provide support in all phases of Detective manufacturing & service as required.

Skills

Oscilloscopes & DMM

Independent work

Soldering

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Measurement Technologies

Posting Date: Oct 1, 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 Detective Technician to join our team. As a Detective Technician, you will be responsible for building special radiation detector systems. If you are a Detective Technician, we would love to hear from you!

Detective Technician will be responsible for:

• Cleaning, staging, and assembling parts for Detective systems.
• Handling & loading Ge crystals into detective systems.
• Soldering and/or brazing parts.
• Operation of helium leak detector and other vacuum equipment.
• Cleaning & maintenance of vacuum equipment.
• Cleaning and maintenance of other lab equipment.
• Perform QC testing to evaluate the performance of Detective systems.
• Troubleshoot systems when performance is not as expected.
• Provide support in all phases of Detective manufacturing & service as required.

Detective Technician Requirements:

• Associate's Degree
• Must have at least intermediate level experience with oscilloscopes, volt meters and other test/measurement equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with usage of computers.
• Must have ability 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

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 55,000

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.

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. Visit https://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].