DFT Design Engineer
Intel CorporationJob Title
DFT Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and verify Design-for-Test (DFT) features for SoC and IP blocks to ensure manufacturability and reliability. Work within a cross-functional engineering team to define DFT architecture, integrate RTL, and support silicon bring-up and production testing.
Experience Level
Entry-level — college graduate / early-career role. Typical candidate: 0–1 years experience; posting cites 6+ months of experience with design tools and RTL/DFT techniques as baseline.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include designing, verifying, and integrating DFT features and supporting manufacturing and debug activities.
- Develop RTL and structural code for DFT architectures and integration.
- Implement DFT features such as SCAN, MBIST, BSCAN, and TAP.
- Define and review architecture and microarchitecture for DFT blocks and subsystems.
- Optimize logic for power, performance, area, timing, test coverage, and DPM targets.
- Create and execute verification plans; resolve RTL test failures and implement fixes.
- Support SoC integration, post-silicon validation, and manufacturing debug.
- Develop high-volume manufacturing (HVM) test content for automatic test equipment (ATE).
Requirements
Minimum technical and experience requirements and preferred skills.
- Must-have: ~6 months experience with semiconductor design tools.
- Must-have: ~6 months experience with RTL coding and DFT techniques.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with test architecture (SCAN, MBIST, BSCAN, TAP) and ATPG/coverage analysis.
- Experience configuring EDT setups and resolving stuck-at and at-speed test scenarios.
- Proficient in scripting/programming such as TCL, Python, Perl, and/or C++.
- Experience with timing closure methods and GLS for test scenario resolution.
- Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is listed as the minimum. Master's in computer engineering or computer science is listed as preferred. The posting notes this is an entry-level/college-grad role and indicates no prior experience is required beyond the listed minimums.
About the Company
Company: Intel Corporation
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.
