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

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Applied Materials, Inc.

Benicia, CA (In Person)

$142,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description

Role Responsibilities:
Controls & Systems Engineer (Linux / EPICS / DCS/SCADA Focus) Applied Materials has an immediate need for an Engineer focused on advanced controls, Linux system administration, and distributed control systems supporting complex instrumentation platforms. This role emphasizes EPICS integration, scalable infrastructure, and modern
DCS/SCADA
architectures. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, deployment, maintenance, and support of advanced instrumentation and control platforms, working closely with engineering, IT, and scientific teams.
The Ideal Candidate will:
  • 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
Required Skills:
  • 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
Preferred Skills:
    EPICS IOC
    development and StreamDevice
    • 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
    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
    About Applied Materials:
    Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The company's technologies enable customers to transform possibilities into reality through innovation. ## Qualifications ###
    Education:
    Bachelor's Degree ### Skills ###
    Certifications:
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    Languages:
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    Years of Experience:
    4 - 7 Years ###
    Work Experience:
    ## Additional Information ### ###
    Shift:
    10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America) ### ###
    Travel:
    No ### ###
    Relocation Eligible:
    No ###
    Referral Payment Plan:
    Employee Referral (Standard) U.S.
    Salary Range:
    $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.