Detector Test Technician

AMETEK Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Detector Test Technician to perform QC testing and evaluation of detector systems and electronic components. The role includes troubleshooting vacuum and electronic issues, and loading Ge crystals into cryogenic systems, supporting detector manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Electronics and at least two years of electronics troubleshooting experience, with good soldering practice and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of two years experience as an Electronics Technician in a troubleshooting capacity.
• Experience with good soldering practices.

Responsibilities

• Build radiation detector vacuum systems, including internal electronic components.
• Load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems.
• Clean and assemble parts for vacuum assemblies.
• Perform soldering and/or brazing of components.
• Provide support throughout all phases of detector manufacturing.
• Perform quality control testing and evaluation of detector systems and electronic components.
• Troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems.
• Conduct electrical and electronic testing and troubleshooting of detectors.
• Provide technical support to Customer Service, including occasional customer interaction.
• Operate helium leak detectors and other vacuum equipment.
• Operate vacuum evaporation equipment and oscilloscopes.
• Clean and maintain vacuum equipment.
• Fill liquid nitrogen containers.
• Clean and maintain laboratory areas and equipment.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Measurement Technologies

Posting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

AMETEK is a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The Detector Test Technician is responsible for performing quality control testing and evaluation of detector systems and electronic components, troubleshooting vacuum and electronic issues, and loading Ge crystals into cryogenic systems. This role also supports detector manufacturing activities and provides technical assistance related to detector performance and testing.

Key Responsibilities

Detector Assembly & Manufacturing Support

• Build radiation detector vacuum systems, including internal electronic components.
• Load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems.
• Clean and assemble parts for vacuum assemblies.
• Perform soldering and/or brazing of components.
• Provide support throughout all phases of detector manufacturing.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform quality control testing and evaluation of detector systems and electronic components.
• Troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems.
• Conduct electrical and electronic testing and troubleshooting of detectors.
• Provide technical support to Customer Service, including occasional customer interaction.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Operate helium leak detectors and other vacuum equipment.
• Operate vacuum evaporation equipment and oscilloscopes.
• Clean and maintain vacuum equipment.
• Fill liquid nitrogen containers.
• Clean and maintain laboratory areas and equipment.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent, from a two-year college or technical school in Electronics.

• Minimum of two years of experience as an Electronics Technician in a troubleshooting capacity.
• Experience with good soldering practices.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate-level experience using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other test and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge and experience using computers.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer data entry processes.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated skill in handling intricate and fragile components.
• Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.

Working Environment

• Hands-on laboratory and manufacturing environment involving vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, electronic testing equipment, and detector production support activities.

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.

Visit us online

• www.ametek.com
• www.ortec-online.com
• www.sunpowerinc.com
• www.ameteksi.com
• www.ortec-online.com/innoriid
• www.amptek.com

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].