Manufacturing Engineer

About Ion Beam Services (IBS)

Ion Beam Services is a fast-growing, international high-tech company with locations in France, as well as in the United States, Scotland, and Singapore. Founded in 1987, we have developed unique expertise in designing equipment and electronic components that bring nanotechnology to the semiconductor industry.

Our specialization in ion implantation covers every step from R&D to production. Through our equipment manufacturing, maintenance, and process development services, we deliver innovative solutions across the entire value chain.

As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshoot and repair of complex electrical and mechanical problems.
• Work within a team manufacturing Ion Implantation Equipment.
• Perform assembly building and installation on all IBS products.
• Work from engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals during the installation, debugging, and refurbishment/repair of IBS equipment.
• Complete standard documentation, procedures, forms, and comply with all ISO related procedures and processes.
• Follow all established cleanroom cleanliness requirements, procedures, and protocols.
• Building and installing of all types of mechanical and electrical hardware.
• Cable build, termination and installation of all electrical equipment.
• Experience of wiring control panels.
• Using a range of hand tools.

Initial training period provided to ensure a smooth integration and rapid impact.

Location: Bathgate (moving to the Eurocentral (Motherwell) area in summer 2026)

Background:

We are looking to hire a multi-skilled Manufacturing Engineer with solid experience with industrial machinery.

Prerequisites:

• Time-served, with an HNC/Equivalent qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or closely-related subject, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing.

• Solid understanding of electrical-mechanical integration.
• Strong and versatile technical problem solver.
• High level of practical electrical and mechanical skills.
• Ability to apply ingenuity and logic to build complex modules and sub-assemblies that cover all aspects of electrical/electronic and mechanical hardware and control.

• Experience in high vacuum systems.
• Experience in working on high voltage systems.