Precision Crystal Lab Technician

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

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Crystal Lab Technician to support production of detector-grade germanium crystals. You will grow single-crystal Ge, operate crystal growth furnaces, and maintain equipment and logs critical to detector manufacturing.

The role requires an associate degree, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a clean room environment. Join a global industrial technology leader committed to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acid etch and load germanium charge and quartz crucible into crystal growing furnace.
• Operate furnace to produce high-purity germanium crystal suitable for detector manufacturing.
• Clean and maintain crystal growth equipment and associated etch sink/clean room.
• Prepare and document zone refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.
• Maintain record and logbooks on crystals and crystal growth machines.
• Assist in general mechanical and electrical maintenance of equipment, as required.
• Assist in quality control, yield assurance and inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clean room environment

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Crystal growth equipment

Furnace operation

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Crystal Lab Technician to support production of detector-grade germanium crystals. You will grow single-crystal Ge, operate crystal growth furnaces, and maintain equipment and logs critical to detector manufacturing.

The role requires an associate degree, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work in a clean room environment. Join a global industrial technology leader committed to safety and innovation.