Controls​/Systems Engineer; Linux​/EPICS​/DCS​/SCADA Focus III; E3

Job Overview

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimize complex systems that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Your expertise in systems thinking and problem solving is essential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced solutions to intricate processes and write system specifications.

Location:

Benicia, CA
Salary: $ – $

• Analyze requirements, define system architectures, conduct thorough testing, and ensure seamless integration of subsystems.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring systems meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

• Gather and document system requirements and maintain version‑controlled designs.
• Administer Linux‑based control environments (servers, IOCs, containers).
• Lead development and deployment of EPICS or DCS/SCADA systems.
• Design and integrate distributed control architectures.
• Develop EPICS IOCs and operator interfaces (Phoebus, CSS).
• Implement automation using tools such as Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and cybersecurity.
• Establish documentation, standards, and training materials.
• Perform system validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Support virtualization and container‑based deployments.

• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with EPICS or similar DCS/SCADA frameworks.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, scripting).
• Knowledge of networking and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash.
• Experience with Git/version control.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• EPICS IOC development and Stream Device.
• Phoebus or CSS UI development.
• Virtualization/container platforms (Proxmox, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Real‑time or near‑real‑time systems experience.
• Hardware interface integration.
• Cybersecurity practices for control systems.
• Scientific or industrial instrumentation experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.