Detector Technician

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Ametek, Inc. Job description: Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) is comprised of three business entities, ORTEC, Scientific Instruments and Sunpower. ORTEC is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of ionizing radiation detectors, nuclear instrumentation, analysis software, and integrated systems. Scientific Instruments is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and support of instrumentation for both the electrochemical and materials communities. Comprised of Princeton Applied Research, Solartron Analytical, and Signal Recovery, AMETEK Scientific Instruments delivers solutions to meet performance and price requirements. Sunpower Inc. is the world leader in Free-Piston Stirling Technology, in fact we invented it! Sunpower continues to implement Free-Piston Technology in our commercial line of CryoTel cryocoolers and our non-commercial Stirling engines. product portfolio proudly generates the most-cited research in the world. SUMMARY: Perform QC testing and evaluation of detector systems and of the electronic components used in the systems. Build detector cryostat systems, including internal electronic components. Troubleshoot vacuum and electronic problems. Load Ge crystals into cryogenic systems Essential Duties and Responsibilities: --- 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 --- Clean and maintains vacuum equipment --- Fills liquid nitrogen containers --- Cleans and maintains lab area and equipment --- Provide support in all phases of Detector Manufacturing. --- Provide technical support to Customer Service, with occasional customer interaction --- Wet Chemical processing of delicate and sensitive devices --- Sand, lap, clean, and acid etching germanium materials --- Metallization and other coating processes as needed --- Maintain Deionized water system --- Preventative maintenance of all Detector Manufacturing Equipment --- Stock supply cabinets with solvents and acids --- Must Pass Background Check for Chemical Usage SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None REQUIREMENTS: --- Must have at least intermediate level experience with oscilloscopes, voltmeters 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 a high affinity for details. --- Good knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office suite of products and computer data entry.

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