Detector Test Technician

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:

- 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

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