DFT Engineer

Job Title

DFT Engineer

Role Summary

Work on design-for-test (DFT) and ATPG for SoC/ASIC projects, focusing on test architecture, pattern generation, and debug. The role is part of the hardware/verification team supporting high-performance semiconductor programs.

Position is onsite in Santa Clara, CA, collaborating with RTL designers, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver testable silicon.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Requires 5+ years of hands-on DFT/ATPG experience for SoC or ASIC designs.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include implementing DFT solutions, generating and analyzing test patterns, and supporting test debug and validation.

• Design and implement scan-based DFT architectures and test insertion strategies.
• Develop and run ATPG pattern generation, analyze coverage and diagnose failures.
• Implement and validate MBIST memory test architectures and diagnostics.
• Define and execute IO test methodologies for interface and pin-level validation.
• Perform clock DFT verification and address clock-domain testability issues.
• Work with RTL and timing teams to ensure design testability and resolve issues.
• Use industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools and debug test failures on silicon.
• Communicate technical status and contribute to project schedules in fast-paced programs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 5+ years hands-on experience in DFT and ATPG for SoC or ASIC designs.
• Strong understanding of DFT fundamentals including controllability and observability.
• Proven expertise in ATPG pattern generation, analysis, and debug.
• Experience with MBIST implementations and memory diagnostics.
• Knowledge of IO test methodologies and pin-level validation.
• Solid understanding of digital design and RTL fundamentals.
• Experience with industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work in fast-paced programs.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) is specified.

About the Company

Company: ITMC Systems