Crystal Lab Technician

Join our dynamic team at AMETEK!  We are a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.  Our company is dedicated to solving complex challenges to make the world a better place. Our innovative and collaborative work environment encourages growth and new product development.  

We are looking for a passionate and driven Crystal Lab Technician to join our team. As a Crystal Lab Technician, you will provide technical support in the production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector grade, single-crystal, high-purity Ge (HPGe). The Crystal Lab Technician will also maintain and troubleshoot crystal growth equipment. If you are a Crystal Lab Technician, we would love to hear from you!

The Crystal Lab Technician will:

• 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.

The Crystal Lab Technician requirements:

• Associate degree


• Strong attention to detail


• Must be able to work in a clean room environment