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Principal Engineer

ON Semiconductor
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Description

onsemi is currently seeking an experienced Device Engineer to develop and optimize ESD protection devices. This person will utilize her/his knowledge, skills, and most importantly energy and willingness to learn, to take on challenges to design onsemi's protection devices to improve the reliability and manufacturability of our products.

Responsibilities

  • Design, layout and verification of protection and small signal products to meet the specifications with device and circuit analysis tools
  • Responsible for TCAD simulations to define new device design for new technology platform.
  • Interface with internal and foundry technology teams for integration of process modules.
  • Drive high quality and thorough design reviews including a playback to device targets.
  • 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.
  • Participate in selecting fabs and assembly houses for process development through production.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Possess initiative and motivation to work with cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

Requirements:
  • 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 TCAD process and device simulation tools is highly preferred
  • Experience with 3D EM simulation and/or analog/RF circuit analysis tools is a plus
  • Experience with BJT, SCR, DIODE measurement techniques is a plus
  • Knowledge of flip-chip and wire-bond packaging technologies 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

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.

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:

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About the Team

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.

onsemi is 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 for assistance.

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