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Graphic Design Intern (PHX)

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

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Microchip Technologies

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Intern to join our IP Design team and work alongside ... No Travel Physical Attributes: Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical ...

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Fall 2026 - Oracle Platform Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

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Fall 2026 - Oracle Platform Intern

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

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Fullbay

Software Engineer Intern

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$25/hr

Basic understanding of software design principles and coding practices. * Familiarity with cloud ... Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of ...

Fullbay

Software Engineer Intern

Phoenix, AZ

$25/hr

Basic understanding of software design principles and coding practices. * Familiarity with cloud ... Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of ...

QuantumClean

Intern (NPI Engineering)

Phoenix, AZ

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Evaluates, and assists in the design of production tooling (fixtures, baskets, etc.) required for ... Physical Demands: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for physical design intern in Arizona is $18.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $20.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physical design intern?

A Physical Design Intern assists in the back-end design and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs). Responsibilities typically include floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and power optimization. Interns work with tools like Cadence or Synopsys and collaborate with design and verification teams to meet performance, power, and area goals. This role provides hands-on experience with the ASIC or FPGA design flow, helping interns develop industry-relevant skills.

What kinds of projects or tasks can I expect as a physical design intern?

As a Physical Design Intern, you can expect to assist with tasks such as floorplanning, placement and routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking as part of the ASIC or SOC development flow. You'll typically work closely with experienced physical design engineers, learning industry-standard tools and participating in meetings where design challenges and optimization strategies are discussed. Interns may also be given opportunities to automate tasks through scripting or contribute to documentation for internal processes. This role provides a hands-on introduction to the semiconductor industry and allows you to gain practical skills that are highly valuable for entry-level positions or future specialization within chip design.

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

To thrive as a Physical Design Intern, you should have a solid understanding of digital integrated circuit fundamentals, basic knowledge of VLSI concepts, and be working toward a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, as well as scripting languages like TCL or Python, is highly advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills will set you apart when collaborating with team members and troubleshooting complex design issues. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality chip designs that meet performance, area, and power requirements in real-world hardware development.

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Infographic showing various Physical Design Intern job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,559 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Digital Physical Design (P&R) Intern

Chandler, AZ • On-site

NXP Semiconductors N.V.
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Full-time

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Job description

Job Responsibility:
As a Physical Design Intern, you will join a highly experienced team. Your key responsibilities will be:
Understand the existing flow, tools and scripts to do Digital backend flow from Synthesis to GDS2 using Cadence tools Support with multiple parallel runs to experiment with different RTL implementations, and/or tools options to find the most area-optimal solution Deeply study the Cadence tools' user-manuals and user-forum discussions, and suggest improvements to existing flows and scripts that could improve the quality and efficiency of the backend flow
Job Qualification:
  • Pursuing Master's degree (MSEE) with majority of courses relevant to Digital Design, RTL, Digital backend flow
  • Any prior experience with this flow is a strong plus
  • Willing to relocate to Phoenix Metro area (Arizona) for the full duration of internship, and minimum 3 days per week full-day presence in NXP's Chandler office
  • Excellent on problem-solving, teamwork, planning, organizing, attention to detail and communication skills.

More information about NXP in the United States...
NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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