Mechanical Designer Location: Bathgate (transitioning to Eurocentral, Motherwell in 2025) Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer OR Draughter with a problem-solving mindset and expertise in intricate components and systems?
Join Ion Beam Services (IBS) —an innovative and growing SME at the cutting edge of ion implantation technology for the global semiconductor industry.
About the Role This is a unique opportunity to work on the design, development, and refinement of original capital equipment, with each machine valued at £3m-£4m.
With IBS bringing the design and manufacturing of these highly complex systems in-house, you'll contribute to transforming prototypes into manufacturable products while solving technical challenges along the way.
Your Impact: Convert a library of legacy models, assemblies, and drawings to IBS standards using SolidWorks.
Collaborate on the design of intricate machine components and systems such as castings, fabrications, pneumatics, drive systems, and mechanical assemblies.
Support the transition of prototypes to production-ready designs and into streamlined manufacturing processes.
Help shape the future of a business poised to significantly increase turnover as it scales its operations.
What You'll Need: Strong SolidWorks experience with a focus on mechanical assemblies and diverse materials.
A proactive, problem-solving approach to design challenges.
Background in intricate or capital equipment designs with moving parts (ideal).
Flexible start/finish times and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team of four.
What's on Offer: Competitive salary Generous overtime rates (uncapped opportunities at 1.5x or 2x standard pay) for anyrhing over 37 hour contracted hours.
Flexibility with working hours.
A chance to contribute to the growth of a dynamic high-tech business serving global markets across the USA, Europe, and Asia.
The Company Ion Beam Services is a £20m-turnover SME with facilities in Bathgate and Gréasque, France.
The company specialises in the refurbishment and repair of ion implantation machines and is now transitioning into designing and manufacturing original equipment.
With plans to relocate to a new facility at Eurocentral near Motherwell in 2025, this is an exciting time to join a growing organization at the forefront of innovation.
Take the next step in your career—apply now to play a key role in shaping the future of high-tech capital equipment design.