DFT Lead

Job Title

DFT Lead

Role Summary

Lead DFT architecture and execution for low-cost MCU SoC designs within the silicon design team, ensuring testability, silicon quality, and delivery from concept to tape-out.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define DFT strategy, mentor junior engineers, and drive implementation for silicon bring-up and test automation.

Experience Level

Mid-level — requires 5+ years of hands-on DFT engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining DFT architecture, driving methodology, and leading implementation through silicon bring-up.

• Define and lead DFT architecture for complex SoC designs from concept to tape-out.
• Drive DFT strategy including scan compression, MBIST, JTAG, hierarchical test, and fault-coverage targets.
• Own scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST implementation, fault simulation, and DFT sign-off activities.
• Resolve complex ATPG, scan-chain, and GLS violations; influence design for testability and reduced test cost.
• Lead silicon bring-up, ATE correlation, and debug activities.
• Develop and maintain DFT automation flows using Tcl, Perl, and Python.
• Represent DFT in cross-functional reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for this role.

• 5+ years of hands-on DFT engineering experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Expert-level knowledge in scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST, fault simulation, and DFT sign-off.
• Advanced proficiency with Cadence Modus (DFT), Genus (synthesis), and Xcelium (simulation).
• Strong expertise in Verilog or VHDL.
• Advanced scripting skills in Tcl, Perl, and/or Python for flow automation.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with low-power DFT methodologies (multi-voltage and clock-gated designs).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree specified. Field of study not stated; no mention of equivalent experience or required certifications.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.