Lead Scientist for Detector Technology and HPGe Innovation

AMETEK Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Inc.'s ORTEC division seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead detector science and semiconductor process development for HPGe detectors, guiding research to manufacturable solutions. You will drive performance optimization and long-term technology directions in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

The role requires a PhD with 8+ years in semiconductor detector development, strong experimental design, data analysis, and a track record of technical impact and

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of semiconductor detector development or related experience.
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication and process techniques.
• Record of technical accomplishment through patents, publications, conference presentations, funded research, or recognized scientific contributions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental programs focused on detector materials evaluation, device optimization, fabrication process improvement, and advanced detector concepts.
• Develop and enhance semiconductor fabrication methods used in detector manufacturing.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to improve detector yield, repeatability, reliability, throughput, process control, and final performance testing.
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, cryogenic, software, systems, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize complete detector systems.
• Evaluate emerging detector materials, detector architectures, external research opportunities, and strategic partnerships aligned with ORTEC’s product strategy.
• Provide technical leadership for detector science, semiconductor process development, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Represent ORTEC in technical reviews, customer discussions, scientific conferences, leadership reviews, and technology roadmap planning activities.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Technical documentation

Decision making

HPGe detectors

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

AMETEK Inc.'s ORTEC division seeks a Senior Research Scientist to lead detector science and semiconductor process development for HPGe detectors, guiding research to manufacturable solutions. You will drive performance optimization and long-term technology directions in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

The role requires a PhD with 8+ years in semiconductor detector development, strong experimental design, data analysis, and a track record of technical impact and