Senior Design for Test (DFT) Engineer

Job Title

Senior Design for Test (DFT) Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for DFT architecture, implementation and verification for ASIC/SoC products. Deliver ATPG patterns and DFT solutions, support silicon bring-up and failure analysis, and maintain DFT flow automation. Work with design, synthesis, timing and test teams and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior — 6–8 years of directly related ASIC/SoC DFT experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Define DFT specifications and architecture for ASIC/SoC projects.
• Implement DFT (scan insertion, compression, on-chip clock control, etc.) using industry tools.
• Develop and maintain DFT flow automation and methodology improvements.
• Generate and deliver high-quality ATPG patterns and coverage analysis.
• Perform pre- and post-silicon verification, gate-level simulation with SDF, and DFT verification.
• Support silicon test bring-up, failure analysis and debug.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, synthesis, timing, manufacturing) to meet test, power and test-time goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 6–8 years of directly related ASIC/SoC DFT experience.
• Expert knowledge of DFT architecture and planning.
• Hands-on experience with Tessent DFT tools.
• Strong experience with scan, test compression, at-speed test, MBIST and LBIST.
• Practical experience with scan/compression insertion, on-chip clock control insertion, ATPG and DFT verification.
• Gate-level simulation experience with SDF.
• Silicon test bring-up and failure analysis/debug experience.
• Scripting proficiency in Perl, Python or Tcl.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Cadence and Synopsys DFT toolsets.
• Familiarity with IEEE 1149/JTAG and static timing analysis.
• Experience with BIST, synthesis and DFT insertion, low-power scan and UPF.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.