DFT Engineer

Job Title

DFT Engineer

Role Summary

Design and implement testability features for SoC/ASIC projects, focusing on scan, ATPG, MBIST, IO test, and clock DFT. Work within a semiconductor design program to enable manufacturing test, fault diagnosis, and delivery of robust test solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level (5+ years of hands-on DFT/ATPG experience)

Responsibilities

Deliver and validate design-for-test features across digital ASIC/SoC projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement scan architectures and DFT strategies to meet testability and coverage goals.
• Create and analyze ATPG patterns; debug test failures and pattern generation issues.
• Design and validate MBIST solutions and memory diagnostics.
• Define and execute IO and pin-level test methodologies.
• Implement and verify clock DFT and clock-domain test strategies.
• Collaborate with RTL, verification, and physical design teams to integrate DFT features.
• Use industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools to produce deliverables and reports.
• Document test plans, debug sessions, and provide diagnostics for production bring-up.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• 5+ years of hands-on DFT and ATPG experience for SoC or ASIC designs.
• Strong understanding of DFT fundamentals: controllability, observability, and scan-based testing.
• Proven expertise in ATPG pattern generation, analysis, and debug.
• Experience with MBIST, memory test architectures, and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of IO test methodologies and pin-level validation.
• Solid understanding of clock DFT and clock verification concepts.
• Good grasp of digital design and RTL fundamentals.
• Experience with industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced semiconductor programs; strong analytical and communication skills.

Education Requirements

BE (Bachelor of Engineering) degree reported. No additional degree fields or equivalent-experience language specified.

About the Company

Company: ForwardEdge ASIC

Engineering company focused on ASIC and FPGA design and verification, providing verification strategy, testbench development, and technical leadership for complex high-performance chip designs. Supports projects requiring US government security clearances.