NXP Semiconductors

Senior DfT Engineer

NXP Semiconductors$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on Digital Design and DfT.
  • 3-8 years of experience in DfT, Digital Design, and Architecture roles.
  • Proficient in Verilog and System-Verilog for RTL design.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills essential for teamwork.
  • Willingness to relocate to Phoenix, Arizona, and work on-site three days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define chip testability requirements.
  • Implement innovative DfT techniques for complex analog and mixed-signal IPs.
  • Design high-quality RTL using Verilog and System-Verilog.
  • Create and execute a verification plan for implemented features.
  • Perform scan insertion and optimize DfT processes, including ATPG pattern generation.
  • Provide support for Test Engineers in debugging patterns on new silicon.
  • Generate and maintain thorough DfT architecture documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a highly experienced team.
  • Exposure to the latest tools and methodologies in DfT design.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading technology company.
Full Job Description

As a DfT engineer, you will join a highly experienced team. Your key responsibilities will be:

1) Closely collaborate with Product Definer, Analog Design Lead, Digital Design Lead, Test Lead, Product Engineer, Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer – to identify the superset of requirements for Testability of the chip (Functional mode, Debug mode, ATPG).

2) Gain deep understanding on existing and innovative ways to insert DfT for complex analog and mixed-signal IPs, standard Macros (RAM, ROM, NVM, ADC, DAC) and complex digital logic.

3) High-quality of RTL design using Verilog and System-Verilog

4) Define Verification Plan for the implemented features and write tests, debug and get those passing at Chiptop level DV environment

5) Scan insertion, optimization, length balancing, P&R-aware rerouting of chains, Test-Point insertion, ATPG patterns generation, simulation and debug

6) Support Test Engineers during debug of patterns on new silicon, and on customer returns

7) Participate in Design & Test Review meetings and support the team for DfT
8) Generate comprehensive DfT Architecture & Design documentation and maintain it to match later updates

9) Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to DfT throughout the development lifecycle
10) Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and methodologies in DfT design

Job Qualification:

  • Master's degree (MSEE) with majority of courses relevant to Digital Design, RTL coding, DfT, Computer Architecture, Digital Verification.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in similar role of DfT, Digital Design & Architecture. Seeking 3-8 years total experience for this role
  • Willing to relocate to Phoenix Metro area (Arizona) and minimum 3 days per week full-day presence in NXP's Chandler office
  • Excellent on problem-solving, teamwork, planning, organizing, attention to detail and communication skills.

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About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 35 countries, including 11,200 engineers in 33 countries. NXP reported revenue of $8.88 billion in 2020. The company's products are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. NXP is the co-inventor of near field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony and supplies NFC chip sets that enable mobile payments, as well as secure access to cars and buildings.
Learn more about NXP Semiconductors
Size
31,000 employees
Market Cap
$39.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$52 million
Founded
1953
5 Year Trend
+3.1%
Revenue
$8.6 billion
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