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External Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly/Backend)

onsemi · Scottsdale, AZ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at onsemi (industrial) in Scottsdale, AZ. 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.

They ask for
10+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Arizona: typical posted base $98k–$138k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 25 manufacturing engineer openings in Arizona, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 24 other live manufacturing postings in Arizona.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $98k–$138k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (10+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 40%
  • Team leadership 36%
  • Root cause 32%
  • New product launch 28%
  • Tooling 28%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at onsemi

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: onsemi in Scottsdale

6 other open roles at this site.

Full description from onsemiAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

Core

Responsibilities

Lead strategic projects focused on operational excellence, value engineering, and quality improvement.

Act as the communication bridge among suppliers, customers, BU, and project teams for operations management, program management, and risk awareness

Manage external manufacturing operations, driving quality, yield, delivery, cost, and supplier performance.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

10+ years of experience in semiconductor industry, preferably in assembly/backend manufacturing operations

Project management skills and proven experience are required

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with global teams

Proficiency in BI Tools, Python and SQL would be advantageous

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.

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This position, based in the United States, is responsible for driving stable operational performance, yield improvement, and manufacturing continuity at external subcontractors for (Onsemi). Serving as the focal point between the External Manufacturing team and the Business Unit (BU), this role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and subcontractor teams to execute the following

More details about our company benefits can be found here

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

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