Senior Controls & Systems Engineer - EPICS/SCADA

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is looking for a Systems Engineer in Benicia, CA, who will design and optimize complex systems to drive the semiconductor industry forward. The ideal candidate will have strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This role involves responsibilities like administering Linux-based environments, leading system development, and ensuring the highest quality standards. A salary between $120,000 and $165,000 is offered, along with a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Linux system administration experience is essential.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document system requirements and maintain version-controlled designs.
• Administer Linux-based control environments (servers, IOCs, containers).
• Design and integrate distributed control architectures.

Skills

Linux system administration

EPICS or similar DCS/SCADA frameworks

Automation tools (Ansible, scripting)

Networking and distributed systems

Python or Bash

Git/version control

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

EPICS IOCs

Virtualization/container platforms (Proxmox, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

Applied Materials is looking for a Systems Engineer in Benicia, CA, who will design and optimize complex systems to drive the semiconductor industry forward. The ideal candidate will have strong systems thinking and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This role involves responsibilities like administering Linux-based environments, leading system development, and ensuring the highest quality standards. A salary between $120,000 and $165,000 is offered, along with a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth.