Principal DFT Engineer
A company is looking for a Principal DFT Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and implement the end-to-end DFT architecture for complex SoCs, including Hierarchical DFT, Scan compression, Boundary Scan, and MBIST
Develop strategies for In-System Test (IST) and power-on self-test (POST) to ensure chip health in remote edge data centers
Oversee scan insertion, ATPG, and Memory/Logic BIST while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high test coverage
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in DFT, with at least 2 years in a leadership or principal role
Mastery of industry-standard tools such as Synopsys TestMAX, Siemens/Mentor Tessent, or Cadence Genus/Modus
Deep expertise in MBIST, SCAN, IJTAG, and boundary scan
Proven track record with FinFET nodes (7nm, 5nm, or below)
Experience managing DFT in multi-voltage/power-gated designs