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DFT Engineer

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We are looking for a skilled DFT/ATPG Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC/SoC design and manufacturing test. The candidate should have strong knowledge of DFT fundamentals, ATPG, scan-based testing, MBIST, IO testing, and clock DFT. The role involves developing, analyzing, and debugging DFT/ATPG solutions and working closely with cross-functional semiconductor teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement DFT solutions for ASIC/SoC designs.

  • Perform scan insertion, scan-chain verification, and DFT rule checks.

  • Generate, analyze, and debug ATPG patterns.

  • Improve fault coverage and analyze ATPG coverage reports.

  • Work with stuck-at, transition, and other relevant fault models.

  • Support MBIST implementation, memory testing, and diagnostics.

  • Work on IO test methodologies and pin-level validation.

  • Support clock DFT implementation and clock verification.

  • Debug DFT, ATPG, scan-chain, and simulation issues.

  • Collaborate with RTL, Design, Verification, Physical Design, and Test teams.

  • Use industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools.

  • Support DFT verification, signoff, and post-silicon debug activities.

Experience Level

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in DFT and ATPG for ASIC/SoC designs.

  • Strong experience in scan, ATPG, MBIST, IO testing, and clock DFT.

  • Experience with industry-standard DFT/ATPG EDA tools.

  • Good scripting/debugging skills are preferred.

Education

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

  • Strong understanding of digital design and RTL fundamentals.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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