Senior DFT Engineer

Job Qualification Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI, or a related field. 5–7 years of experience in DFT, ASIC, or SoC design and test-related roles. Strong expertise in Scan, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, Boundary Scan, and Test Compression methodologies. Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT and ATPG tools such as Siemens Tessent, Synopsys TestMAX/TetraMAX, or Cadence Modus. Solid understanding of ATPG concepts, fault modeling, and defect coverage analysis, including stuck-at, transition, and path-delay faults. Strong background in SoC-level DFT architecture, implementation, and verification . Experience with RTL design and verification using Verilog and SystemVerilog. Good understanding of low-power DFT methodologies and UPF/CPF-based design flows. Experience with scan chain optimization, test point insertion, and DFT timing closure. Familiarity with physical design constraints and DFT-aware implementation flows. Experience supporting silicon bring-up, ATE debug, and production test qualification. Exposure to mixed-signal DFT, memory test, and high-speed interface testing is highly desirable.

Job Responsibility Define and implement SoC DFT architecture , including Scan, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, Boundary Scan, and Test Compression. Drive end-to-end DFT implementation from architecture definition through RTL integration, synthesis, and silicon bring-up. Develop and validate scan insertion, scan chain stitching, test point insertion, and ATPG pattern generation to achieve target fault coverage. Perform RTL and gate-level DFT verification , debug DFT issues, and ensure design testability requirements are met. Implement and optimize Memory BIST (MBIST) and Logic BIST (LBIST) solutions for complex SoCs. Collaborate with RTL Design, Physical Design, Verification, Product Engineering, and Test Engineering teams to ensure successful DFT integration and timing closure. Support ATPG pattern validation, ATE bring-up, silicon debug, and production test activities . Optimize test coverage, pattern count, test power, and test execution time to meet product quality goals. Develop and maintain DFT architecture specifications, verification plans, and technical documentation. Drive continuous improvement of DFT methodologies, automation flows, and best practices across projects. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive complex technical issues to closure. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across global multi-functional teams.

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