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Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Design Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

As a Principal Design Engineer located in Scottsdale, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to ... physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status ...

Silicon Packaging Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$135K/yr

Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement physical layout and routing of silicon interposers and ... Engineering, or a STEM related field Experience listed above should be in the following:

As a Principal Design Engineer located in Scottsdale, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to ... physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status ...

As a Principal Design Engineer located in Scottsdale, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to ... physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status ...

As a Water Section Design Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and ... Ability to innovate and think flexibly Physical Requirements: * May spend extended hours working ...

As a Water Section Design Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and ... Ability to innovate and think flexibly Physical Requirements: * May spend extended hours working ...

Ability to transform initial rough product ideas/designs into working engineering CAD models and ... Hands on ability to take designs and create physical prototypes. WORK ENVIRONMENT Able to sit for ...

Digital Design Engineer Location: Tucson, AZ Zip Code: 85756 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $97.16 ... Schematic Capture & Involvement with the Physical Layout process * Lab checkout & integration of HW ...

Design Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... working engineering CAD models and drawings. • Be able to conduct reviews of designs with ... and create physical prototypes. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Able to sit for long periods of time ...

... working engineering CAD models and drawings. · Be able to conduct reviews of designs with ... physical prototypes. WORK ENVIRONMENT · Able to sit for long periods of time Frequently · Able to ...

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

GPU Physical Design Engineer * DFT Design Engineer * Formal Verification Engineer * Product Development Engineer * Product Failure Analysis Engineer * Silicon Product Architect * SoC Logic Design ...

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

GPU Physical Design Engineer * DFT Design Engineer * Formal Verification Engineer * Product Development Engineer * Product Failure Analysis Engineer * Silicon Product Architect * SoC Logic Design ...

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How much do physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for physical design engineer in Arizona is $129,913.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,700.00 and $130,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical design engineer?

A Physical Design Engineer is responsible for transforming logical circuit designs into a physical layout that can be manufactured as an integrated circuit (IC). They focus on key aspects like floor planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and timing closure while ensuring power and performance optimization. They work with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and collaborate with front-end designers to meet design specifications. The role requires proficiency in tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics and knowledge of processes like ASIC or SoC design.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a physical design engineer?

As a Physical Design Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically include taking logical circuit designs and translating them into physical layouts, performing floorplanning, placement, and routing of blocks, and conducting timing closure and verification. You will use specialized EDA tools to ensure that designs meet performance, power, and area requirements, collaborating closely with design, verification, and manufacturing teams. The role also involves resolving design issues, optimizing chip layouts, and preparing design data for fabrication. Working in this position provides exposure to advanced technology nodes and the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge semiconductor products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physical design engineer?

To thrive as a Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with ASIC or SoC design methodologies, and a deep understanding of digital circuit fundamentals. Proficiency with EDA tools like Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and industry certifications, is highly valued. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills are essential soft skills for this role. These qualifications are crucial as they enable efficient chip design, ensure successful project delivery, and foster productive collaboration in complex engineering environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Physical Design Engineer jobs in Arizona?

The most popular types of Physical Design Engineer jobs in Arizona are:

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Physical Design Engineer jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Physical Design Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Physical Design Engineer job openings in Arizona as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,913 per year, or $62.5 per hour.

Design Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Onsemi
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$150 - $200/hr

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Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a high growth business unit with expertise in device physics to support development of small signal and protection devices for industrial, automotive and wireless applications.

As a Principal Design Engineer located in Scottsdale, Arizona, you will have the opportunity to interact with cross-functional team of engineers in Application, Corporate R&D, Foundry, Product and Marketing to develop and release-to-market industry-leading analog protection and small signal products.

Responsibilities
  • Design, layout and verification of protection and small signal products to meet the specifications with device and circuit analysis tools
  • Highly skilled in Cadence design tools for schematic capture, simulations, DRC, LVS for tapeout.
  • Familiar with foundry PDKs for CMOS and BiCMOS technology kit.
  • Drive high quality and thorough design reviews including a playback to device targets.
  • Prefer familiarity with TCAD simulations to define new device design.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product engineering and project managers to surmount challenges and maintain development schedules
  • Take joint responsibility for product-manufacturability and yield
  • Participate in roadmap and strategy development.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Possess initiative and motivation to work with cross-functional teams effectively.
Qualifications
  • Master or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field with emphasis on semiconductor device physics and process fabrication
  • Chip layout experience for protection devices is desirable
  • Experience with Cadence environment for simulation tools
  • Experience with 3D EM simulation and/or analog/RF circuit analysis tools is a plus
  • A track record of innovation and publications is a plus
  • Must have good communication skills and work ethic
  • A track record of leadership skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. onsemiis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 2505616
  • Job Category Engineering, Design
  • Posting Date 06/01/2026, 03:52 PM
  • Degree Level Masters
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 5701 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, US
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