JB061568 - Lead ASIC DFT Engineer

USM

$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in ASIC DFT with full project accountability.
  • Strong knowledge of DFT principles, fault models, and associated testing techniques and coverage.
  • Expertise in scan architectures and various debugging methodologies including JTAG and boundary scan.
  • Proficient in using EDA tools from Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens/Mentor for ASIC design and verification.
  • Demonstrated success with scan insertion processes and debug activities in ATPG setups.
  • Experience in implementing and validating MBIST, with preferred knowledge of SMS.
  • Worked with complex SoC designs and integration in multi-domain environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead ASIC DFT initiatives from conception through to implementation and debugging.
  • Develop and execute extensive DFT test strategies encompassing scan, MBIST, and boundary scan methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize DFT designs and validate functionality throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Perform detailed analysis on scan architectures and debug fault coverage during the testing phase.
  • Utilize EDA tools to facilitate test generation, simulation, and design rule checks (DRC).
  • Drive post-silicon debug processes and contribute to successful silicon bring-up activities.
  • Implement DFT solutions that enhance yield learning and manufacturing test optimization.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Possibility of working with cutting-edge ASIC technology and products.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Exposure to diverse and challenging projects in the semiconductor field.
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  • Required Skills & Qualifications

    • Strong hands-on experience in ASIC DFT with end-to-end ownership.
    • Solid understanding of DFT fundamentals, fault models, test techniques, and test coverage concepts.
    • Deep expertise in scan architecture, ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, JTAG, boundary scan, and silicon debug.
    • Hands-on experience with Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens/Mentor EDA tools.
    • Proven experience in scan insertion, ATPG setup, simulation, debug, and DRC analysis.
    • Experience with MBIST implementation and verification; SMS experience preferred.
    • Experience with scan architecture and scan chain stitching; Tessent/SSN experience preferred.
    • Strong understanding of PLLs, RTL design, synthesis flows, logical equivalence checking (LEC), and physical design implementation.
    • Proven post-silicon debug and silicon bring-up experience.
    • Exposure to large SoC designs, hierarchical DFT flows, and multi-domain integration challenges.
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up.


    Preferred Experience

    • MBIST post-silicon validation.
    • ATPG simulations and fault coverage debug.
    • DFT RTL, DFD, DFT verification, and IP-level DFT integration.
    • DFT SDC creation and DFT timing closure support.
    • Boundary scan, iJTAG, SSN, and design-for-debug methodologies.
    • TCL/PERL scripting for DFT automation, reporting, and debug.
    • Experience working across multiple ASIC technology nodes and complex product development cycles.
    • Familiarity with yield learning, diagnosis, and manufacturing test optimization.

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