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Principal Engineer - Design for Test
Accepting applicationsMicrochip Technology Inc. · Chandler, AZ
Full-Time Mid_senior ATPGBISTBistBoundary ScanCadence
Posted
14 Jun
Category
Test
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Microchip’s MCU group offers microcontrollers which rightly balances the performance, power and cost that comes with advanced security capabilities which caters to a multitude of applications. With a broad set of peripherals and interfaces, these MCUs can support a wide range of applications. Point of sales systems, home and industrial automation systems, automotive infotainment etc. are just a few among various supported end uses.
As a DFT Engineer in the MCU group, you will work with our multi-sited global Silicon Development Team in design and development of complex SoCs. The work will include DFT specification implementation and verification, as well as, supporting post silicon bring up. This position requires a proactive and highly motivated candidate with a proven record of success in a multi-site and multi-functional team environment. Candidate must have at least 10+ years of experience in DFT.
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years experience
Implement Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs using industry-standard flows
Generate and verify test patterns to ensure comprehensive test coverage
Contribute to the development and review of SoC test specifications
Support test engineering teams in production test debugging and continuous improvement activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize design workflows
Address design challenges proactively to support the achievement of quality and reliability objectives
Excellent understanding of Design For Test (Scan, ATPG, Memory Bist, Boundary Scan, PHY/IOs test)
Working experience with Tessent Siemens flow for SCAN , Memory BIST & Boundary Scan
Understanding of JTAG/IJTAG/1500/1687/1149.1 networks
Good knowledge in hierarchical DFT including ICL and PDL generation
Working experience in Test pattern development, simulation, and debug
Good knowledge in hardware description languages (e.g. Verilog, VHDL, Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog)
Previous experience and proficiency in any one of commonly used scripting languages (Perl, Python , ..)
Knowledge of revision control mechanisms
Superior Written and Verbal Communication skills
Experience working with cross functional global teams
Preferred Skills
Experience with Equivalence Checking tool (Cadence LEC), Synthesis and Static timing analysis, CDC experience.
Experience with Synospsys tools : DC, TMAX will be also appreciated.
Experience with QUESTA, Xcelium
Experience with data management systems (e.g., Subversion, DesignSync)
Knowledge of Functional Safety / ISO26262 standards
Travel Time
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
90% Sitting, 10% Standing/Walking
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Microchip’s MCU group offers microcontrollers which rightly balances the performance, power and cost that comes with advanced security capabilities which caters to a multitude of applications. With a broad set of peripherals and interfaces, these MCUs can support a wide range of applications. Point of sales systems, home and industrial automation systems, automotive infotainment etc. are just a few among various supported end uses.
As a DFT Engineer in the MCU group, you will work with our multi-sited global Silicon Development Team in design and development of complex SoCs. The work will include DFT specification implementation and verification, as well as, supporting post silicon bring up. This position requires a proactive and highly motivated candidate with a proven record of success in a multi-site and multi-functional team environment. Candidate must have at least 10+ years of experience in DFT.
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years experience
Implement Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs using industry-standard flows
Generate and verify test patterns to ensure comprehensive test coverage
Contribute to the development and review of SoC test specifications
Support test engineering teams in production test debugging and continuous improvement activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize design workflows
Address design challenges proactively to support the achievement of quality and reliability objectives
Excellent understanding of Design For Test (Scan, ATPG, Memory Bist, Boundary Scan, PHY/IOs test)
Working experience with Tessent Siemens flow for SCAN , Memory BIST & Boundary Scan
Understanding of JTAG/IJTAG/1500/1687/1149.1 networks
Good knowledge in hierarchical DFT including ICL and PDL generation
Working experience in Test pattern development, simulation, and debug
Good knowledge in hardware description languages (e.g. Verilog, VHDL, Verilog-AMS, SystemVerilog)
Previous experience and proficiency in any one of commonly used scripting languages (Perl, Python , ..)
Knowledge of revision control mechanisms
Superior Written and Verbal Communication skills
Experience working with cross functional global teams
Preferred Skills
Experience with Equivalence Checking tool (Cadence LEC), Synthesis and Static timing analysis, CDC experience.
Experience with Synospsys tools : DC, TMAX will be also appreciated.
Experience with QUESTA, Xcelium
Experience with data management systems (e.g., Subversion, DesignSync)
Knowledge of Functional Safety / ISO26262 standards
Travel Time
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes
Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements
90% Sitting, 10% Standing/Walking
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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