Own and drive end-to-end DFT strategy for complex SoCs, from architecture through silicon bring-up
Serve as DFT lead for major subsystems or full-chip execution
Define and implement DFT architecture including scan, compression, and MBIS
Establish DFT insertion strategies at RTL and/or netlist stages
Drive scan chain stitching, compression insertion, and clock/reset domain handling
Collaborate with physical design to meet timing, routing, and signoff requirements
Execute ATPG and fault simulation to achieve high fault coverage targets
Develop and validate test patterns for scan, BIST, and low-power modes
Track and drive DFT sign off criteria including coverage, waivers, and escape analysis
Partner with test engineering to translate patterns to ATE platforms
Support silicon bring-up, debug failing patterns, and perform yield analysis
Conduct shmoo analysis and root-cause failures
Drive DFT methodology improvements, automation, and flow optimization
Develop scripts and infrastructure for scalable DFT flows
Represent DFT in cross-functional reviews and program milestones

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ years of hands-on DFT experience in ASIC or SoC design
Strong expertise in scan architecture, ATPG, compression techniques, and MBIST
Experience driving DFT from RTL through GDSII, including physical design collaboration
Hands-on experience with ATE bring-up and post-silicon debug
Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python) for automation and flow development

DFT Engineer

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