Principal Dft Engineer

NXP

Multiple Locations
Soc dft implementation and verification
Scan insertion and atpg pattern generation
Post-silicon validation and debug
The Principal HW DFT Engineer will lead the architecture and implementation of advanced DFT strategies for automotive-grade in-vehicle networking devices

Job Summary

  • The Principal HW DFT Engineer will lead the architecture and implementation of advanced DFT strategies for automotive-grade in-vehicle networking devices.
  • The role involves close collaboration with RTL and physical design teams to ensure timing closure and immediate test pattern operability upon silicon arrival.
  • The engineer will drive post-silicon validation and debug activities to improve manufacturing test efficiency and overall test coverage.

Matching Summary

The Principal HW DFT Engineer will lead the architecture and implementation of advanced DFT strategies for automotive-grade in-vehicle networking devices.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SoC DFT implementation and verification
  • Scan insertion and ATPG pattern generation
  • Post-silicon validation and debug
  • Static timing closure and constraints
  • Mentor Graphics Tessent and Synopsys tools
  • Verilog or SystemVerilog HDL proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with RTL and physical design teams
  • Scripting in Tcl, Python, or Perl
  • Test compression techniques
  • Gate-level simulation and verification

Key Requirements

  • B.S./M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 10+ years industry experience in SoC DFT
  • Experience with static timing closure and silicon bring-up
  • Proficiency with Mentor Graphics/Siemens Tessent, Cadence, or Synopsys EDA tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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