The DFT Engineer will define DFT strategy, design DFT features, validate requirements, and collaborate with teams to ensure effective test coverage and debug observability.
Positions are open for full-time in the areas of DFT design from unit level to chip level, involving all aspects of DFT design functions from scan, MBIST, to ATPG. Roles in the areas of CPU and SOC DFT design and verification.
Responsibilities
- Define DFT strategy and methodologiesDesign the DFT features
- Define test structures, debug structures, and test plans
- Create test vectors or oversee their creationCollaborate with physical design team to close requirements
- Validate DFT requirements are being metWork with designers to increase test coverage, debug observability and flexibility
- Verify post-PD designs meet DFT requirements
- Work with verification engineers, stepping in to do run tests when needed
Requirements
- Good knowledge of digital logic design, microprocessor, debug feature, DFT architecture, CPU architecture, and microarchitecture
- Knowledge of DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, IEEE1500, MBIST, scan dump, memory dump
- Knowledge of Verilog and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
- Knowledge of Verilog / SystemVerilog
- Knowledge of Python, , Shell scripting, Makefiles, TCL a plus
- Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self-motivated.
- Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.
Education and Experience
- PhD, Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in technical subject area.
Top Skills
Atpg
Dft
Ieee1500
Jtag
Makefiles
Mbist
Python
Scan
Shell Scripting
Systemverilog
Tcl
Verilog
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