DFT Engineer

Pi Square Technologies
Santa Clara, CA

Job Description




We are seeking a highly skilled DFT Engineer with strong expertise in Design-for-Test methodologies and implementation for complex ASIC/SoC designs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DFT architecture, implementation, verification, and silicon bring-up activities. ATPG experience is not mandatory; however, strong DFx and DFT implementation skills are required.




### Key Responsibilities




* Implement and integrate DFT features including Scan, MBIST, JTAG, Boundary Scan, and IJTAG architectures.


* Perform DFT insertion for Scan chains (including SSN) and Memory BIST (MBIST).


* Implement and verify MBIST repair solutions and memory repair methodologies.


* Generate and deliver DFT collaterals required for Test Timing Analysis and Physical Design (Place & Route) teams.


* Develop, validate, and maintain DFT specifications and implementation documentation.


* Verify DFT functionality through simulation and validation of:




* Boundary Scan


* JTAG


* Scan


* MBIST


* High-Speed I/O interfaces


* Work closely with Design, Verification, Physical Design, and Product Engineering teams to ensure successful DFT integration and tape-out readiness.


* Support silicon bring-up, debug, and production test activities.




### Required Skills




* Strong understanding of Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies and ASIC/SoC test architectures.


* Hands-on experience with Siemens/Mentor Graphics DFT tool suite.


* Expertise in:




* Scan Insertion and Scan Architecture


* SSN (Streaming Scan Network)


* MBIST Implementation and Verification


* MBIST Repair Implementation


* Boundary Scan and JTAG


* IJTAG (IEEE 1687) standards


* Strong knowledge of ICL (Instrument Connectivity Language) and PDL (Procedural Description Language) specifications.


* Experience generating DFT collateral for timing closure and physical design flows.


* Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and simulation/debug environments.


* Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.




### Preferred Qualifications




* Experience with advanced SoC/ASIC designs.


* Knowledge of high-speed interface testing methodologies.


* Familiarity with silicon validation and post-silicon debug activities.


* Understanding of low-power DFT concepts and methodologies.




### Education




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

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