Electronic Technician: Precision Test & Assembly Pro

AMETEK Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Electronic Technician to test electronic systems and subassemblies, calibrate instruments, and analyze results to ensure compliance with specifications. The role involves wiring diagrams, test procedures, and collaboration with engineers and production teams.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, fault diagnosis, and documentation, with opportunities for mentorship and firmware/software handling in a high-precision environment at AMT’s Oak Ridge facility.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a college or technical school with a minimum of two years of experience as an Electronic Technician.
• Four years of directly related experience without a degree.
• IPC (J-STD-001) certification preferred but not required.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work effectively to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedures and required equipment.
• Calibrate test instruments and verify master software according to specifications.
• Analyze and interpret test data to ensure products meet the requirements of associated test procedures.
• Connect electronic assemblies, components, or firmware to test equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, disk copiers, curve tracers, multimeters, power supplies, and automated or computerized test systems.
• Read and interpret instrument dials, viewing screens, scopes, and digital displays.
• Compare test results to specifications and accurately record required test data.
• Analyze test results on defective units to determine the cause of failure.
• Replace faulty components and document defects on unit history travelers.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production personnel, customer service teams, and others to improve testing and production procedures and resolve current or potential issues.
• Perform electronic assembly, fabrication, and processing operations as directed.
• Produce firmware and software copies as directed and maintain control of software masters.
• Train and mentor others when assigned.

Skills

Electronic testing

Calibration

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

4 years related experience (no degree)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Ohmmeters

Volmeters

Ammeters

Test equipment

Job description

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Business Unit: Advanced Measurement Technologies

Posting Date: Sep 25, 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated Electronic Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for testing electronic systems, subassemblies, parts, and components using established procedures and standard or computerized test equipment to ensure products meet internal and published specifications and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review test schedules, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedures and required equipment.
• Calibrate test instruments and verify master software according to specifications.
• Analyze and interpret test data to ensure products meet the requirements of associated test procedures.
• Connect electronic assemblies, components, or firmware to test equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, disk copiers, curve tracers, multimeters, power supplies, and automated or computerized test systems.
• Read and interpret instrument dials, viewing screens, scopes, and digital displays.
• Compare test results to specifications and accurately record required test data.
• Analyze test results on defective units to determine the cause of failure.
• Replace faulty components and document defects on unit history travelers.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production personnel, customer service teams, and others to improve testing and production procedures and resolve current or potential issues.
• Perform electronic assembly, fabrication, and processing operations as directed.
• Produce firmware and software copies as directed and maintain control of software masters.
• Train and mentor others when assigned.

Requirements:

• Associate degree from a college or technical school and a minimum of two years of experience as an Electronic Technician OR f our years of directly related experience without a degree.

• IPC (J-STD-001) certification preferred but not required.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and suggestions.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Working Environment

• Hands-on role involving testing, troubleshooting, repair, assembly, and calibration of electronic products and systems.
• Regular interaction with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and customer service.

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, andSunpower, 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,leveragingdecades ofexpertiseto 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.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here .

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].