Our first step
Retronix Semiconductor emerges in the ultra-competitive contract manufacturing industry
Celbridge, Ireland established as the first base of operations.
About Retronix Semiconductor
Retronix Semiconductor is an experienced global engineering services and general contractor company serving the semiconductor and high tech manufacturing industries. We offer flexible labor, equipment and facility support for some of the world’s leading OEMs and IDMs.
Our core services
Our history
Since 1992, we’ve achieved recognition and respect for placing high performing engineers and technicians in job sites around the world when and where they’re needed. We’re also highly sought after for our turnkey equipment relocation and facility management services, whether it is a full fab de-installation or single-tool relocation. We pride ourselves in getting your job done right and on time.
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1992
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2002
Worldwide growth
Entry into the semiconductor industry
Coatbridge, Austin, and Qiryat-Gat form the global team.
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2012
Further expansion
We achieve continued growth nationwide in the US and form additional operations in Europe.
Operations launched in Arizona, California, Oregon, Massachussets, New York, Italy, France, and Germany.
Our core values
Our core values guide us in our day-to-day business activities. We embrace these values. At Retronix Semiconductor we conduct business in the spirit of these values in order to create a positive and rewarding experience for our customers, employees and new candidates.
- We are agile and flexible
- We don't just embrace change, we expect it
- We take ownership and accountability
- We are helpful and approachable
- All work and no play never works
- We believe creativity begins with teamwork
- We save our customers money
- We are honest and ethical
Tony Boswell
Retronix Group CEOAfter graduating in electronics, Tony worked in electronic device distribution before moving to the PCBA service industry, primarily cellphone and computer manufacturing. Tony started Retronix in 1992 from a small unit in Glasgow. Focusing on electronic manufacturing within Europe, initially in the United Kingdom. Since then, Retronix expanded globally, with sites in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Retronix has seen its semiconductor business grow to become a significant part of the group.
Tony brings a great deal of business management experience to Retronix Semiconductor, having managed relationships with companies from small independent companies to global corporations.
Jim Beatty
VP of Worldwide SalesJim has more than 30 years’ sales and business development experience in the semiconductor industry, during which time he has developed strong business networks and relationships in a vast number of high tech companies. Jim started his career at GM Associates, a quartz fabricator in northern California. After more than nine years at GM Associates Jim was the second person hired by Kimmon International to start up their first operation in the United States. Jim then started IQW Group, a manufacturer’s representative company that sold capital equipment, spare parts and engineering services to the semiconductor industry and the Texas territory… Notably, Jim was the key contributor in developing a start-up company that was later acquired by a Fortune 500 semiconductor company and in transitioning another company from aerospace an industry supplier to a leading semiconductor industry services supplier
Jim graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California, with a degree in business management.
Mark Diamond
Director of ProjectsMark started working in the semiconductor industry in the late 1980’s when he joined National Semiconductor. Mark then worked for Digital Equipment Corporation supporting maintenance positions in thin films and etch. Subsequently, Mark moved to take on field service positions with Gasonics International and Novellus Systems supporting positions across Europe and North America in field engineering, process support, installation project management and operations management.
Mark is well known throughout Europe and enjoys the challenge of exceeding customer requirements in safety, quality, schedule and output. Mark holds a degree in electromechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration.
Meet our recruitment team
We're all over the globe, working to help match candidates and clients to ideal placements and projects.
Asst. Resourcing Operations Manager
Katie Venters
Recruitment
Global Technical Recruiter
Earnest Reilly
Recruitment
Global Technical Recruiter
Jennifer Sheridan
Recruitment
Global Technical Recruiter
Louise Rouse
Recruitment
Our Team
Helpful
Not quite sure what's right for you? Need a guiding hand? Our technical recruiters listen to your needs and requirements and help you throughout the entire hiring process - from application submission to your interview day.
Dedicated
Because we care about you and your career, we get to know you and your ambitions. Taking into account your family and personal life, we try our best to fulfil your shift preferences.
Driven
We don't stop until you've got a job. Even if we don't have an exact fit for you at the time of your application - if you've got the skills we're looking for, we stay on the lookout for that perfect role.
We recruit candidates for over 20 new vacancies a week
We have a 25 year legacy of matching talent to suitable vacancies
Our technical recruiters place candidates in over 47 locations worldwide
70% of our placements have no semiconductor experience
We have a global team
With recruitment offices located in Coatbridge, Celbridge, Austin, Mesa, and Qiryat-Gat - our worldwide presence means we work around the clock to help you reach the next step of your career.
- Scotland
- USA
- Israel
- Ireland
Get in touch!
Let our team help you get started in your next role today. Send us an email or submit your résumé to get the conversation started.
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With over 25 years of experience in high-tech industry, we are experts in matching your talents to suitable vacancies and providing exemplary services to our clients.