Controls/Systems Engineer – Linux, EPICS, DCS/SCADA Focus

About the role

Applied Materials is seeking a Controls/Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize advanced control platforms for semiconductor and display equipment. The role focuses on Linux system administration, EPICS integration, and DCS/SCADA architectures, supporting complex instrumentation platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Gather and document system requirements, maintain version‑controlled designs, and develop EPICS IOCs and operator interfaces (Phoebus, CSS).
• Administer Linux‑based control environments, including servers, IOCs, containers, and implement automation with Ansible.
• Design and integrate distributed control architectures, monitor performance, reliability, and cybersecurity, and conduct system validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Create documentation, standards, and training materials, and support virtualization and container‑based deployments.

Required profile

• Strong experience in Linux system administration and control system frameworks such as EPICS or similar DCS/SCADA.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and automation tools (Ansible, Git).
• Solid understanding of networking, distributed systems, and virtualization/container platforms.

Required skills

• Linux
• EPICS
• DCS/SCADA
• Ansible
• Python
• Bash
• Git/version control
• Networking
• Distributed systems
• Virtualization (Proxmox, VMware)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Phoebus or CSS UI development
• StreamDevice
• Real‑time system experience
• Hardware interface integration
• Cybersecurity practices for control systems

What we offer

• Salary range $120,000 – $165,000 per year.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellness, and employee assistance programs.