Detector Test Technician
AMETEK, Inc
Location: Oak Ridge, TN 37830, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 13 November 2026
Job Description
AMETEK, Inc is hiring a Detector Test Technician in Oak Ridge, TN. This is a full-time position.
AMETEK is a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The Detector Test Technician will perform QC testing and evaluation of detector systems and of the electronic components used in the systems. The Detector Test Technician will troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems and load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems.
The Detector Test Technician will be responsible for:
The Detector Test Technician will have:
Compensation
Employee Type: Hourly
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 50, 000
Salary Maximum: 60, 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.
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 $7.5 billion.
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, 000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component 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 (866) 263-8359.
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
The Detector Test Technician will be responsible for:
- Build radiation detector vacuum systems, including internal electronic components
- Troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems
- Load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems
- Cleaning, and assemble parts for vacuum assemblies
- Soldering and/or brazing parts
- Operation of helium leak detector, and other vacuum equipment
- Operate vacuum evaporation equipment and oscilloscopes
- Clean and maintains vacuum equipment
- Fills liquid nitrogen containers
- Cleans and maintains lab area and equipment
- Provide support in all phases of Detector Manufacturing
- Perform electrical/electronic testing and troubleshooting of detectors
- Provide technical support to Customer Service, with occasional customer interaction
The Detector Test Technician will have:
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in electronics
- Two years experience as an electronics technician in a troubleshooting capacity
- Must have at least intermediate level experience with oscilloscopes, volt meters and other
test/measurement equipment - Knowledge and experience with usage of computers
- Must be able 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: 50, 000
Salary Maximum: 60, 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.
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 $7.5 billion.
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, 000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component 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 (866) 263-8359.
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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