DFT Lead

DFT with Cadence Tool:
Key Responsibilities
DFT Architecture & Planning
Define and develop DFT strategy for complex ASIC and SoC designs.
Create DFT specifications and test architecture documents.
Drive DFT implementation activities from RTL through tapeout.
Collaborate with RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design, STA, and Silicon Validation teams.
Ensure high fault coverage while meeting PPA requirements.
Participate in architecture reviews and DFT signoff activities.
Scan Insertion & Test Compression
Design and implement scan architecture.
Perform scan chain insertion and optimization.
Implement scan compression methodologies.
Analyze and debug scan chain violations.
Support scan-chain reordering and physical-aware DFT implementation.
Optimize test time and tester memory utilization.
Key Areas
Scan Insertion
Scan Stitching
Scan Partitioning
Test Compression
EDT Architecture
Scan Reordering
Scan Verification
ATPG & Fault Coverage
Generate ATPG patterns for production testing.
Achieve targeted fault coverage goals.
Perform fault simulation and coverage analysis.
Debug ATPG violations and improve testability.
Optimize pattern count and tester efficiency.
ATPG Activities
Stuck-at ATPG
Transition ATPG
Path Delay ATPG
Cell-Aware ATPG
Bridging Fault Analysis
Fault Grading
Fault Simulation
Pattern Debugging
MBIST Implementation
Develop and integrate MBIST architecture for embedded memories.
Support memory repair and redundancy management.
Implement memory diagnosis and repair solutions.
Verify MBIST functionality and coverage.
Expertise Required
MBIST Architecture
BISR
BIRA
Memory Repair Flows
Memory Diagnosis
March Algorithms
Embedded Memory Testing
JTAG & Boundary Scan
Implement and verify JTAG architecture.
Integrate TAP controllers and boundary scan logic.
Support chip-level connectivity testing.
Debug JTAG and boundary scan issues.
Standards Knowledge
IEEE 1149.1
IEEE 1500
Boundary Scan Architecture
TAP Controller Implementation
DFT Verification
Develop DFT verification plans.
Verify Scan, MBIST, and JTAG functionality.
Support RTL and Gate-Level verification.
Create and debug DFT testbenches.
Validate ATPG patterns using simulation.
Verification Tasks
RTL Verification
DFT Verification
ATPG Validation
GLS Verification
Pattern Verification
Regression Execution
Physical Design & Timing Interaction
Collaborate with PD teams for DFT-aware implementation.
Resolve scan-related timing issues.
Support scan-chain reordering and timing optimization.
Ensure timing closure of DFT logic.
Support low-power DFT integration.
Silicon Bring-up & Yield Enhancement
Support silicon debug activities.
Analyze tester failures and manufacturing issues.
Work with Product Engineering and ATE teams.
Improve yield and test coverage through diagnostics.
Support volume production readiness.
Mandatory Technical Skills
Cadence DFT Tool Expertise
Strong experience with:
DFT Implementation
Cadence Modus DFT Software Solution
Cadence Modus Test Compression
Cadence Modus ATPG
Cadence Modus Diagnosis
Cadence Modus BIST
Verification & Simulation
Cadence Xcelium
SimVision Debug Environment
Signoff & Integration
Cadence JasperGold (Preferred)
Cadence Conformal LEC
Cadence Innovus Awareness (Preferred)
Core DFT Competencies
Candidates should have strong experience in:
✅ DFT Architecture
✅ Scan Design
✅ Scan Compression
✅ ATPG
✅ Fault Coverage Analysis
✅ MBIST
✅ JTAG
✅ Boundary Scan
✅ DFT Verification
✅ GLS
✅ Silicon Debug
✅ Yield Analysis
✅ Pattern Validation
✅ Test Coverage Improvement
✅ Production Test Readiness
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