Lead DFT Engineer

Job Title

Lead DFT Engineer

Role Summary

Lead the design-for-test (DFT) implementation for complex SoC/ASIC subsystems, driving RTL-to-silicon DFT activities and collaborating with design, physical design, verification, and post-silicon teams to ensure testability and manufacturability.

Experience Level

Senior — 5–8 years of experience in core DFT engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver DFT across block and subsystem levels, from integration through silicon debug.

• Lead end-to-end DFT implementation for SoC subsystems.
• Drive DFT RTL integration and verification activities.
• Manage cross-functional coordination for DFT deliverables.
• Implement full-scan DFT methodologies and optimize scan insertion and compression techniques.
• Execute ATPG flows to achieve required fault coverage.
• Define and implement MBIST architectures and repair flows; support LBIST planning and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with Boundary Scan / JTAG requirements and iJTAG (IEEE 1687) usage.
• Apply low-power DFT methodologies and perform testability analysis.
• Support silicon debug and failure analysis.

Requirements

Core technical skills and practical experience required. Educational degree requirements are listed under Education Requirements below.

Must-have:

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in core DFT for SoC/ASIC designs.
• Strong expertise with ATPG and LBIST methodologies.
• Practical experience in scan insertion and compression.
• Hands-on experience with iJTAG (IEEE 1687).
• Experience with MBIST architectures and repair flows.
• Knowledge of Boundary Scan / JTAG standards (IEEE 1149.1, 1500, 1687).
• Exposure to low-power DFT concepts and testability analysis.
• Experience in silicon debug and failure analysis; strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience driving DFT signoff activities and production silicon bring-up.

Education Requirements

B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or a related engineering field.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.