Sr DFT Engineer
NXP SemiconductorsJob Title
Sr DFT Engineer
Role Summary
Responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying design-for-test (DFT) architectures for complex SoCs. Collaborates with RTL, physical design, verification, and ATE teams to ensure robust testability and high-quality silicon.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Years of experience not specified in the posting.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include DFT architecture, implementation, verification, and test support.
- Define and implement SoC DFT architecture: scan, MBIST, LBIST, boundary scan.
- Develop and integrate scan insertion, test compression, and ATPG patterns.
- Implement memory and logic BIST strategies.
- Collaborate with RTL and physical design teams for DFT insertion and timing closure.
- Perform DFT verification at RTL and gate-level simulations.
- Work with ATE teams for test program development and silicon bring-up.
- Optimize test coverage, pattern count, and test time.
Requirements
Essential technical skills and tool experience required.
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Must-have:
- Expertise in DFT methodologies: scan, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard ATPG tools.
- Proficiency with UPF/CPF-based low-power DFT.
- Knowledge of fault models (stuck-at, transition, path delay).
- Familiarity with physical design constraints affecting DFT.
- Experience in silicon debug and ATE bring-up.
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Nice-to-have:
- SoC-level DFT experience.
- Exposure to high-speed interfaces and mixed-signal DFT.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
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.
