Controls/Systems Engineer, (Linux / EPICS / DCS/SCADA Focus) III (E3)

Applied Materials
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Systems thinking","Problem-solving","Documentation","Analysis","Troubleshooting"]

Design, integrate, and optimize advanced instrumentation and control systems that support semiconductor manufacturing. You’ll gather and document requirements, define system architectures, administer Linux-based control environments, and lead development and deployment of EPICS and/or DCS/SCADA platforms. Own EPICS IOC development and operator interfaces, implement automation with Ansible, and drive validation, testing, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity-aware operations. Collaborate across engineering, IT, and scientific teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration.

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Controls/Systems Engineer, (Linux / EPICS / DCS/SCADA Focus) III (E3)

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Job Summary

Design, integrate, and optimize advanced instrumentation and control systems that support semiconductor manufacturing. You’ll gather and document requirements, define system architectures, administer Linux-based control environments, and lead development and deployment of EPICS and/or DCS/SCADA platforms. Own EPICS IOC development and operator interfaces, implement automation with Ansible, and drive validation, testing, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity-aware operations. Collaborate across engineering, IT, and scientific teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Gather and document system requirements; maintain version-controlled designs.
  • •Administer Linux-based control environments (servers, IOCs, containers).
  • •Lead development and deployment of EPICS or DCS/SCADA systems, including IOC and operator interface work (Phoebus, CSS).
  • •Design and integrate distributed control architectures; implement automation with tools such as Ansible.
  • •Monitor performance and reliability, apply cybersecurity practices, and conduct system validation, testing, and troubleshooting.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,000 - 165,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • •Strong Linux system administration experience for control environments (servers, IOCs, containers).
  • •Experience with EPICS or similar DCS/SCADA frameworks.
  • •Proficiency in Python or Bash, plus Git/version control and strong analytical/troubleshooting skills.
  • •Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and knowledge of networking and distributed systems.
Experience:SemiconductorInstrumentationIndustrial controls
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Physics, or related field
Skills:Systems thinkingProblem-solvingDocumentationAnalysisTroubleshooting
Tech Stack:LinuxEPICSDCS/SCADAAnsiblePythonBashGitPhoebusCSSStreamDeviceProxmoxVMwareDockerKubernetes

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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