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DFT Engineer

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Pi Square Technologies · Santa Clara, CA

Full-Time Mid_senior ASICATPGBISTBoundary ScanDFT
Posted
3d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Job Description



We are seeking a highly skilled DFT Engineer with strong expertise in Design-for-Test methodologies and implementation for complex ASIC/SoC designs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DFT architecture, implementation, verification, and silicon bring-up activities. ATPG experience is not mandatory; however, strong DFx and DFT implementation skills are required.



### Key Responsibilities



* Implement and integrate DFT features including Scan, MBIST, JTAG, Boundary Scan, and IJTAG architectures.

* Perform DFT insertion for Scan chains (including SSN) and Memory BIST (MBIST).

* Implement and verify MBIST repair solutions and memory repair methodologies.

* Generate and deliver DFT collaterals required for Test Timing Analysis and Physical Design (Place & Route) teams.

* Develop, validate, and maintain DFT specifications and implementation documentation.

* Verify DFT functionality through simulation and validation of:



* Boundary Scan

* JTAG

* Scan

* MBIST

* High-Speed I/O interfaces

* Work closely with Design, Verification, Physical Design, and Product Engineering teams to ensure successful DFT integration and tape-out readiness.

* Support silicon bring-up, debug, and production test activities.



### Required Skills



* Strong understanding of Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies and ASIC/SoC test architectures.

* Hands-on experience with Siemens/Mentor Graphics DFT tool suite.

* Expertise in:



* Scan Insertion and Scan Architecture

* SSN (Streaming Scan Network)

* MBIST Implementation and Verification

* MBIST Repair Implementation

* Boundary Scan and JTAG

* IJTAG (IEEE 1687) standards

* Strong knowledge of ICL (Instrument Connectivity Language) and PDL (Procedural Description Language) specifications.

* Experience generating DFT collateral for timing closure and physical design flows.

* Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and simulation/debug environments.

* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.



### Preferred Qualifications



* Experience with advanced SoC/ASIC designs.

* Knowledge of high-speed interface testing methodologies.

* Familiarity with silicon validation and post-silicon debug activities.

* Understanding of low-power DFT concepts and methodologies.



### Education



* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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