System Support Specialist Jobs in California
System Support Specialist jobs in California concentrate heavily in enterprise technology, healthcare IT, and state and local government, with active hiring from entry-level help desk roles through senior infrastructure positions. The largest demand centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and the University of California system maintain ongoing system support teams. Cloud systems administration, IT service management, and endpoint security are the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
Location/Region: Dublin, CA
What’s the role?
This hybrid engineering role combines responsibility for electrical system design and integration of X-ray imaging platforms for the semiconductor industry with hands-on support of engineering development. The position serves as the technical owner for electrical integration, power distribution, and regulatory compliance activities while also supporting systems engineering and ensuring engineering tools are operating safely, reliably, and at peak productivity. The role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience working with complex electro-mechanical, optical, and X-ray systems. The successful candidate will contribute across the full product lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, certification, laboratory support, maintenance, and development activities.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
Primary Function (50%): Electrical Engineering
- Lead electrical integration and power distribution design for X-ray imaging systems (primarily for semiconductor customers).
- Design, develop, maintain, and document electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, and power distribution architectures.
- Develop and prototype cable harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, low- and line-voltage electrical systems and printed circuit boards.
- Support subsystem and system integration activities in collaboration with software, mechanical, optical, and systems engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and electro-mechanical issues during development, manufacturing, and field support activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation that supports manufacturing, service, installation and engineering requirements.
- Serve as the technical lead for product regulatory compliance activities, including UL, CE, SEMI, and regional / country-specific requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement of existing electrical designs, documentation, and integration processes.
Secondary Function (50%): System Support
- Maintain engineering and prototype systems, ensuring safety, availability and productivity.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and performance verification of development systems.
- Support integration, alignment, testing, and qualification of complex opto-mechanical, robotic, and X-ray subsystems.
- Collaborate with engineering and service teams to develop, execute, and refine maintenance and test procedures, collecting and analyzing data and documenting results
- Conduct incoming inspection, verification, and certification of critical components and assemblies.
- Maintain laboratories, tools, consumables, fixtures, and support equipment.
- Promote and maintain safe laboratory practices and support compliance with established engineering laboratory standards.
- Assist technical support and service teams with customer requirements and field issues.
Do you qualify?
Education & Experience
- BS in Electrical Engineering preferred with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
- Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems, capital equipment, or scientific instrumentation.
- Experience working in development, test, manufacturing, or engineering laboratory environments.
- Experience supporting regulatory certification activities (UL, CE, SEMI, etc.) preferred. X-ray, optics, semiconductor equipment, or advanced instrumentation experience preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and power distribution systems.
- Proficiency using electrical test and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, soldering stations, and related diagnostic tools.
- Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Experience with connectors, relays, PLCs, sensors, motion systems, and other system integration components.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD and electrical design tools; Eplan or SolidWorks Electrical experience preferred.
- Familiarity with optical alignment, robotic positioning systems, and X-ray source technologies is desirable.
- Experience with test development, data collection, root-cause analysis, and system qualification.
- Programming or automation experience (Python, PLCs, or similar) is a plus.
- Proficiency with motion control systems is a plus. Proficiency with using machine shop tools (mill, lathe) is a plus.
Travel (domestic and international) up to 15% may be required to support development, manufacturing, or field activities.
The annual pay range for this position is $122,000 – $152,000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay The list goes on!
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Jo Anne MittelmanZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
Location/Region: Dublin, CA
What’s the role?
This hybrid engineering role combines responsibility for electrical system design and integration of X-ray imaging platforms for the semiconductor industry with hands-on support of engineering development. The position serves as the technical owner for electrical integration, power distribution, and regulatory compliance activities while also supporting systems engineering and ensuring engineering tools are operating safely, reliably, and at peak productivity. The role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience working with complex electro-mechanical, optical, and X-ray systems. The successful candidate will contribute across the full product lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, certification, laboratory support, maintenance, and development activities.
Sound Interesting?
Here’s what you’ll do:
Primary Function (50%): Electrical Engineering
- Lead electrical integration and power distribution design for X-ray imaging systems (primarily for semiconductor customers).
- Design, develop, maintain, and document electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, and power distribution architectures.
- Develop and prototype cable harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, low- and line-voltage electrical systems and printed circuit boards.
- Support subsystem and system integration activities in collaboration with software, mechanical, optical, and systems engineering teams.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical and electro-mechanical issues during development, manufacturing, and field support activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation that supports manufacturing, service, installation and engineering requirements.
- Serve as the technical lead for product regulatory compliance activities, including UL, CE, SEMI, and regional / country-specific requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement of existing electrical designs, documentation, and integration processes.
Secondary Function (50%): System Support
- Maintain engineering and prototype systems, ensuring safety, availability and productivity.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and performance verification of development systems.
- Support integration, alignment, testing, and qualification of complex opto-mechanical, robotic, and X-ray subsystems.
- Collaborate with engineering and service teams to develop, execute, and refine maintenance and test procedures, collecting and analyzing data and documenting results
- Conduct incoming inspection, verification, and certification of critical components and assemblies.
- Maintain laboratories, tools, consumables, fixtures, and support equipment.
- Promote and maintain safe laboratory practices and support compliance with established engineering laboratory standards.
- Assist technical support and service teams with customer requirements and field issues.
Do you qualify?
Education & Experience
- BS in Electrical Engineering preferred with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
- Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems, capital equipment, or scientific instrumentation.
- Experience working in development, test, manufacturing, or engineering laboratory environments.
- Experience supporting regulatory certification activities (UL, CE, SEMI, etc.) preferred. X-ray, optics, semiconductor equipment, or advanced instrumentation experience preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and power distribution systems.
- Proficiency using electrical test and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, soldering stations, and related diagnostic tools.
- Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Experience with connectors, relays, PLCs, sensors, motion systems, and other system integration components.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD and electrical design tools; Eplan or SolidWorks Electrical experience preferred.
- Familiarity with optical alignment, robotic positioning systems, and X-ray source technologies is desirable.
- Experience with test development, data collection, root-cause analysis, and system qualification.
- Programming or automation experience (Python, PLCs, or similar) is a plus.
- Proficiency with motion control systems is a plus. Proficiency with using machine shop tools (mill, lathe) is a plus.
Travel (domestic and international) up to 15% may be required to support development, manufacturing, or field activities.
The annual pay range for this position is $122,000 – $152,000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay The list goes on!
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Jo Anne MittelmanZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in system support specialist jobs across California.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certification preferred by most California hiring managers
- Hands-on experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira
- Demonstrated ability to support Windows and macOS environments in an enterprise setting
- Working knowledge of Active Directory, user provisioning, and access management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional California teams
System Support Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a system support specialist in California?
Most California employers expect at least an associate degree in information technology or computer science, though many will substitute equivalent hands-on experience. CompTIA A+ is the most widely recognized entry credential and signals baseline competency to California hiring managers. From there, candidates typically move through help desk or desktop support roles before advancing. California has no state-issued license specific to this role, so certifications and demonstrated experience carry the most weight.
Which companies hire system support specialists in California?
Companies currently hiring system support specialists in California include Anduril, TRISTAR, and Gnostech, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of large healthcare networks, defense contractors, and public university systems means steady institutional demand throughout the year rather than concentrated seasonal spikes.
Which California cities have the most system support specialist jobs?
San Diego, Dublin, and Irvine have the most system support specialist openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its density of enterprise technology companies and large corporate headquarters, while Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, aerospace, and healthcare IT, and San Diego's openings are driven largely by defense contractors and UC San Diego's extensive IT operations.
Are there remote system support specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited, because much of the role involves hands-on device support, on-site troubleshooting, and in-person end-user assistance. About 50% of system support specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most desk-based IT roles. The tasks most often performed remotely are software configuration, remote desktop support, and IT documentation work.
How can I get hired as a system support specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an IT help desk or desktop support associate role, which large California employers like the University of California campuses, Kaiser Permanente, and county government agencies regularly post for candidates without prior professional experience. Earning a CompTIA A+ certification before applying gives a clear credential edge. Lateral moves from customer service or retail electronics roles are common. California community colleges also offer IT support certificate programs that include employer-connected internships.
Where can I find and apply to system support specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to system support specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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