Lead DFT Engineer

Key Responsibilities :

SoC DFT Architecture & Implementation :

- Contribute to SoC-level DFT architecture for custom and platform-based SoCs.

- Implement DFT plans across one or more concurrent SoC programs.

- Execute DFT deliverables in alignment with project schedules and quality targets.

Cross-Functional & Manufacturing Interface :

- Work closely with physical design teams to support scan and test logic closure with minimal PPA impact.

- Interface with manufacturing, ATE, and OSAT teams on test requirements, vector delivery, and silicon bring-up activities.

- Support post-silicon debug, yield ramp, and test optimization efforts.

- Participate in customer-facing technical discussions related to DFT implementation and execution.

Methodology & Execution Support :

- Follow established DFT methodologies, flows, and checklists across Semifive programs.

- Contribute to automation, scripting, and reuse to improve DFT efficiency and execution quality.

- Support DFT signoff activities, including review of reports and tapeout readiness deliverables.

Qualifications :

- 11 - 16 years of experience in DFT implementation, Tessent, and SoC.

- Hands-on experience in executing DFT implementation for one or more SoC tapeouts.

Strong expertise in :

- Scan, Compression, and ATPG methodologies

- MBIST, BISR, and memory repair schemes

- JTAG / TAP and Boundary Scan

- DFT RTL integration and pattern simulation

Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFT tools, such as :

- Siemens Tessent

- Synopsys DFTMAX / TestMAX

- SpyGlass DFT (or equivalent)

Good understanding of :

- Low-power DFT challenges (UPF/CPF)

- Scan and test-mode timing closure

- Physical implementation constraints for DFT

- Experience working with manufacturing, ATE, and post-silicon validation teams.

- Good problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Skills

DFT, VLSI, ATPG, SoC, RTL, MBIST, Embedded System