Lead DFT Engineer

Summary: We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated DFT Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Design-for-Test methodologies for complex SoC/ASIC designs. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Scan Insertion, ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, Silicon Bring-up & Debug, and should be capable of driving complete DFT implementation and signoff activities from RTL to silicon validation.

The candidate will work closely with Design, Physical Design, Verification, and Post-Silicon teams to ensure high test coverage, manufacturability, and robust silicon quality.

Job Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in core DFT
• Strong expertise in ATPG and LBIST methodologies
• Solid hands-on experience in scan insertion and compression
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with iJTAG (IEEE 1687)
• Experience in MBIST architectures and repair flows
• Good understanding of Boundary Scan / JTAG and related standards (1149.1, 1500, 1687 preferred)
• Exposure to low-power DFT concepts
• Experience in testability analysis and silicon debug
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Good communication and mentoring skills

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DFT implementation for SoC subsystems
• Drive DFT RTL integration and verification activities
• Manage cross-functional coordination for DFT deliverables at block/subsystem level
• Implement full-scan DFT methodologies
• Develop and optimize scan insertion and compression techniques
• Execute ATPG flows to achieve required fault coverage
• Define and implement MBIST architectures, including repair flows
• Support LBIST planning and implementation
• Implement and ensure compliance with Boundary Scan / JTAG requirements
• Apply low-power DFT methodologies
• Perform testability analysis and improve design coverage
• Support silicon debug and failure analysis

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