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Experience Experience
Los Angeles, CA
DFT Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Streich-Effertz
Los Angeles, CA
DFT Engineer
  • Development and implementation of DFT architecture
  • Work on global SOC projects in global DFT project teams
  • Drive DFT architecture and methodology development in joint collaboration with global DFT and architecture teams
  • Generation of high-quality test and debug patterns
  • Support silicon bring-up activities at remote test locations
  • Education: BSc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer engineering
  • Silicon bring-up, diagnosis and support for physical failure analysis
Chicago, IL
SOC DFT Engineer
Chicago, IL
Collins-Friesen
Chicago, IL
SOC DFT Engineer
  • Post silicon support to ensure successful bringup and enhance yield learning
  • ATPG patterns verification with gate level simulation
  • Memory BIST logic generation, implementation and verification
  • Scan/Jtag/boundary scan insertion and ATPG pattern generation
  • Test coverage and test cost reduction analysis
  • Implementation and verification of DFT architecture and features
  • Work in close collaboration with frontend, verification, backend and test engineering teams
present
New York, NY
Senior DFT Engineer
New York, NY
Nader and Sons
present
New York, NY
Senior DFT Engineer
present
  • Work in a cross functional team in Silicon characterization and correlation to pre-Silicon Performance and Power models of Tegra/CPU/GPU type SOCs
  • Work with RTL, custom digital/analog, verification and physical implementation teams during DFT implementation
  • Responsible for DFT design/flow improvements
  • Work with Cross Functional Global Teams to define and implement DfT
  • Developing high coverage, cost-effective DFT methods
  • Drive performance verification on all DFT structures
  • Work with STA engineer to define timing constraints for DfT modes
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
Skills Skills
  • 13)Good communication skills in English, written and verbal
  • Perl, Tcl, Verilog, and Unix
  • Experience with multiply aspects of the following
  • - ATPG, Test Coverage, Hierarchical retargeting
  • - JTAG, BSDL
  • - Memory and Logic BIST
  • - DFT Logic generation, integration and physical hardening
  • - Knowledge/experience with ATPG / DFT tools: Tessent, System Verilog, RTL and SDF gate verilog simulation, Synthesis scan stitching, power and static timing analysis, etc
  • Semiconductor Testing
  • Energetic, self-motivated
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15 DFT Engineer resume templates

1

SOC DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-5 years of industry experience in DFT domain
  • Strong understanding of Scan and ATPG fundamentals
  • Must have worked on at least 2~3 SOC
  • Should have worked in SOC SCAN with Mentor TK
  • Experience in design and verification of test control logic (TCU)
  • Should have expertise in pattern generation for different fault models, coverage analysis and improvement using Mentor Fastscan
  • Experience in gate level simulation; with and without timing
  • Should know Verilog/VHDL/Perl/TCL scripting
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Mixed Signal DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong fundamental knowledge of DFT/DFD techniques
  • Strong fundamental knowledge on transistor level circuits with mixed signal/analog background
  • Experience in Logic Design, Verilog RTL, verification, and static timing analysis
  • Knowledge in fault modeling Stuck-at, Transition, Path Delay and other advanced DFT models
  • Knowledge in JTAG, MBIST, Scan Compression, ATPG, Fault Simulation and at-speed testing
  • Experience with industry ATPG tools such as Synopsys Tetramax or Mentor Fastscan ATPG tools
  • Working knowledge in Perl preferred
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills
3

Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work in a cross functional team in Silicon characterization and correlation to pre-Silicon Performance and Power models of Tegra/CPU/GPU type SOCs
  • Responsible for generating path delay ATPG patterns for correlating speed paths with silicon
  • Running MBIST patterns on SRAM memories for silicon correlation/debug
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Planning at IP or fullchip level
  • Implementation and verification for MBIST
  • Implementation and verification for Scan/LBIST/ATPG
  • Design/verification for Clock/JTAG/Analog/DFT IP etc
  • Pattern generation, release and ATE bringup
  • Responsible for DFT design/flow improvements
5

SOC DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implementation and verification of DFT architecture and features
  • Scan/Jtag/boundary scan insertion and ATPG pattern generation
  • Memory BIST logic generation, implementation and verification
  • ATPG patterns verification with gate level simulation
  • Understanding of Design For Test methodologies and DFT verification experience (eg. IEEE1500, JTAG 1149.x, scan, memory BIST, … etc)
  • Experience with Mentor testkompress and/or Synopsys Tetramax/DFTMAX
  • Experience with VCS simulation tool, Perl/Shell scripting and Verilog RTL design
6

DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implement SOC DFT functions including SCAN, Boundary SCAN, MBIST, Analog Macro test logic
  • Participate in ATE bring-up and debug the DFT patterns on ATE
  • BS in EE & CS, with 0-2years’ experience
  • Hands on working experience on ASIC DFT design and verification
  • Familiar with ASIC design flow
7

MTS DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform verification on all DFT structures
  • Generate DFT related timing constraints and work with PD team for timing closure
  • Design and implement other DFX (debug, characterization, yield etc) logics
  • BS in EE & CS, with 5+ years’ experience
  • Experience in complex ASIC design (multi-million gates) in DFT/DFD techniques such as JTAG/IEEE standards, scan and ATPG, on-chip test pattern compression and at-speed testing using PLL, memory BIST and repair, logic BIST, power-gating, on-chip debug logic
  • Good English hearing, speaking, reading and writing capabilities
  • LI-CO1
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participate and drive SOC full Chip DFT feature and architecture definition
  • Responsible for DFT specification generation and review
  • Drive a team to implement SOC DFT functions including SCAN, Boundary SCAN, MBIST, Analog Macro test logic
  • Drive performance verification on all DFT structures
  • Generate and verify DFT structural patterns and functional patterns
  • BS in EE & CS. MS preferred, with 10+ years experience
  • Familiar with entire ASIC design flow
  • Experience with micro processor design a big plus
  • LI-DM1
9

DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; MS with 2+ years' experience/ BS with 5+ years experience in RTL environments and/or silicon design/validation
  • Experience with RTL environments such as Verilog
  • 5 years in RTL environments and /or silicon design
  • Extensive knowledge of the DFT concepts
  • Experience with Synopsys and/or Mentor ATPG tools
  • Knowledge of different fault models and structural methodologies for coverage
  • Experience with Scan Architectures, atpg validation and atpg silicon bringup
  • Experience supporting multiple design teams and understanding SOC design flows
  • Good perl, tcl Scripting skills
  • LI-USA-BH1
10

Senior Principal DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assume the Technical Leadership role as a DFT Architect.prove existing design verification methodology, tools and flows
  • Development of DFT Test insertion, Verification and Implementation flows
  • Development of Full chip test ( ATE) Plan
  • Complete Architecture level responsibility of DFT
  • Areas of Test Expertise required
  • Involved in RMA debug and 8D
  • Work with functional teams to generate Functional tests to ensure adequate coverage
  • Fluent in STA & SDC’s
11

Cpu-dft Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of DFT experience, leading DFT efforts for large processor and/or SOC designs
  • Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, MBIST and trade-offs between test quality and test time
  • Experience developing DFT specifications and driving DFT architecture and methods for designs
  • Knowledge of industry standards DFT and design tools
  • Solid Understanding of design verification (DV) methodologies for validating DFT implementation in simulation pre-silicon
  • Experience in debugging ATPG patterns, Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500 related issues
  • Experience with STA constraints development and analysis for DFT modes and SDF simulations
  • Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data; and utilize scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data
12

DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 3-7 year experience in DFT implementation and verification
  • Detailed knowledge on DFT concepts, scan-insertion, ATPG, MBIST and pattern simulation
  • In-depth knowledge and hands on experience in scan-insertion, test mode timing constraints definition, LEC
  • Good understanding of MBIST implementation and verification
  • Scripting/Automation Skills Perl, Python, Shell, Make file TCI Gate-Level Simulation and Debug 0-delay, timing annotated
  • In depth knowledge and hands on experience in ATPG, coverage analysis, Transition delay test coverage analysis
  • Should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Exposure to silicon bring up and silicon testing is a definite plus
13

Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; MS with 7+ years experience/ BS with 9+ years experience in RTL environments and/or silicon design/validation
  • Experience with silicon design or validation
  • Experience with SCAN, ATPG, MEMBIST, Array test, DFT methodology
  • 9+ years in RTL environments and /or silicon design
14

Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Working with digital design and backend teams on DFT architecture/partitioning
  • Running RTL, gate, and gate with SDF simulations to confirm correct functionality of DFT logic
  • Generating ATPG vectors, bring-up and debug patterns, resolve test pattern and coverage issues, support test engineering and operations through qualification, burn-in, and production
  • Design DFT logic including inserting MBIST, boundary scan, scan, and at speed ATPG (Transition Delay Fault Testing)
  • Support failure analysis, fault isolation of pattern failures and silicon debug
  • Experience with silicon lab bring-up and silicon diagnostic
  • Familiar with Low power, multi-power domain and mixed-signal design
  • Hands-on experience with RTL coding and design
  • Familiar with physical design and ASIC design flow & methodology
  • Familiar with yield analysis and improvement
15

DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of Verilog HDL and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
  • Expertise in industrial standards and practices in DFT, including JTAG, ATPG, MBIST and trade-offs between test quality and test time
  • Expertise in debugging ATPG patterns, MBIST setup/patterns, and JTAG/1500 related issues
  • Experience on analog IP tests or test setup (PLL, high speed IO, ADC/DAC, and so on) will be a big plus
  • Experience with front-end design methodology including STA, Formal Verification, Synthesis, Linting, CDC, and so on
16

Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implement modern DFT solutions for leading edge ICs on latest technology nodes
  • Work with RTL, custom digital/analog, verification and physical implementation teams during DFT implementation
  • Work with cross functional groups to verify DFT implementation pre tape-out
  • Drive successful bring-up of test features post tape-out
  • Add to the in-house expertise on DFT to consult with, educate, and train design staff members on DFT requirements on how to prepare new designs to work properly with Cavium DFT solutions
  • Proficiency in working with cross functional and cross site teams
  • Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
17

DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1)Be familiar with Fault modeling : Stuck-at, Transition, Path Delay, Gate-Exhaustive, IDDQ, and other advanced DFT models
  • 2)Be familiar with JTAG and I2C
  • 3)Experience on timing constraints and Synopsys synthesis
  • 4)Experience on Verilog RTL to support chip-level test mode pin-multiplexing and timing analysis
  • 5)Experience of working together with production engineers on yield analysis/debugging and test time optimization
  • 6)Be familiar with Scan insertion, Scan Compression, scan Simulation
  • 7)Be familiar with MBIST. Experience on memory repair is a plus
  • 8)Be familiar with Industry ATPG/MBIST tools(Mentor/Synopsys)
  • 9)Be familiar with Lint(Spyglass), CDC(0-in) and formal check(Conformal LEC)
  • 10)Has experience of debugging ATE patterns with ATE team
  • 11)At least 4 years hands on experience with DFT flow
  • 12)Excellent team and interpersonal skills
  • 13)Good communication skills in English, written and verbal
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DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experienced in Synopsys DFT and synthesis tools
  • Experienced in Mentor DFT tools
  • Familiar with Boundary scan implementation
  • Familiar with simulation tools
  • Familiar with Linux environment, skilled in csh/perl/tcl scripts , experience of Makefile preferred
  • Familiar in Low Power design/test
  • Good English communication skills both in verbal and written
19

DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Verilog
  • System Verilog or Specman
  • ATPG tools
  • Static timing analysis
  • Gate-level simulations
  • Silicon test, familiarity with ATE
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DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Development and implementation of DFT architecture
  • Design and verification of DFT logic and components
  • Generation of high-quality test and debug patterns
  • Static timing analysis of DFT modes
  • Silicon bring-up, diagnosis and support for physical failure analysis
  • Experienced engineers as well as fresh graduates will be considered for the job
  • BSc degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
  • Related courses: Logic Design, Introduction to programming, Algorithms and Data structures
  • For graduates – 85+ grade average (grade sheets are required when submitting a resume)
  • Several years in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer
  • Chip design, Verilog and System Verilog
  • Verification, UVM methodology
  • Scan insertion tools
  • Scripting (Perl/Tcl)
  • Familiarity with ATE
  • Energetic, self-motivated
  • Pro-active, oriented on execution
  • Attentive to details and quality
21

Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • You will work with IP & integration design teams to understand the design and functional-mode behaviors of the logic & circuits
  • You will become familiar with the DFT designs of past Intel products to leverage their best-known methods and learn from their silicon experiences
  • Take those learnings, feed it back into the centralized dft team and deliver it to the other teams who would also benefit from the solutions
  • You will assist in the RTL, schematic implementation, pre-silicon validation & post silicon debug of these DFT features
  • You will be expected to deliver high-quality documentation for consumption by the pre/post-silicon teams who will use the DFT features
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DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Design, integrate and verify DFT solutions for complex multi-core SoCs and Mixed-Signal MCUs
  • Work on: Test control (test modes), Memory BIST, Scan (On-Chip Compression/At-speed Scan/Test-clocking), Boundary Scan, Analog Test Subsystem, Test Pin-Muxing, Logic BIST
  • Drive advanced ATPG methods to ensure highest quality
  • Drive DFT architecture and methodology development in joint collaboration with global DFT and architecture teams
  • Work on global SOC projects in global DFT project teams
  • Work in close collaboration with frontend, verification, backend and test engineering teams
  • Be responsible for the in-time delivery of DFT production pattern per our quality metrics
  • Ensure that Test/DFT requirements are correct and complete and manage traceability down to verification results
  • Support silicon bring-up activities at remote test locations
  • Experienced in latest DFT methodologies: Scan insertion, Scan compression, ATPG pattern generation, At-Speed test, test coverage analysis, fault models
  • Good knowledge of DFT architectures for complex SoCs (embedded CPU)
  • Expert knowledge in state of the art EDA tools for DFT, design and verification. (Mentor, Cadence, Synopsys)
  • Proven expertise to simulate and debug DFT pattern on RTL and Gate Level
  • Experience in working with international teams
  • Experience and willingness to support silicon bring-up and debug activities
  • Ability to work in a global project organization with project teams distributed internationally
  • Preferred Skills: Experience in Scan architecture, DFT clock generation, ATPG (stuck-at, at-speed, small delay defect, cell aware), LBIST
  • Good Knowledge of scripting languages (TCL, Perl) to support design automation is a plus
  • Knowledge of functional safety, clock domain crossing analysis, logic synthesis and scan insertion is a plus
  • Willingness for business related travel to international NXP sites
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Define DfT Strategy, Requirement Specification and Arch for Mixed Signal SOC
  • DfT verification by gate-level simulations
  • Work with Cross Functional Global Teams to define and implement DfT
  • Work with STA engineer to define timing constraints for DfT modes
  • Support Test engineer in silicon debug and pattern delivery for ATE
  • Atleast 10 years of DfT experience in the semiconductors industry
  • Experience in Analog DfT is a major plus
  • Experience in using Mentor DfT tools, Cadence RC and simulator tools
  • Experience in using version control tools like Design Sync
  • Be fluent with all common concepts of DfT and DfT tools
  • Bring in some unique DFT expertise ( Low Power ..)
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DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge: Must have very sound knowledge on ATPG, Scan insertion, Memory testing, memory repair, JTAG and boundary scan
  • Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
  • Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience. At this level, post-graduate coursework may be desirable
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • ATPG and scan pattern verification
  • Scan compression and decompression logic integration
  • Scan design rule checking at RTL and gates
  • DFx control through 1149.1 (JTAG) and 1687 (IJTAG) structure
  • Logic simulation tools and flows for verifying DFx logic
  • Memory built-in self-repair logic and its integration
  • Memory BIST logic and its integration into design
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field; MS or PhD preferred
  • 3+ years relevant hands experience with RTL/Gate level design analysis and static timing analysis
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, TCL or Perl) for automating solutions
  • Deep understanding of Design for Test (DFT) structures is required
  • Demonstrated experience in scan based testing, Scan Compression, Memory BIST, Logic BIST, and Boundary Scan (JTAG 1149.1 and IJTAG 1687)
  • Prior knowledge of Mentor Graphics’ Tessent solutions, including scan compression/decompression technology is a plus
  • Good communication skills, self-motivation, and teamwork are a must
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DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Require BSEE/MSEE with 8+ years relevant industrial experience
  • Require good knowledge in DFT architecture and various DFT solutions on multimillion-gates mix signal SoC designs
  • Require good knowledge of Scan-compression techniques, AC and DC scan with on die PLL clocks, Memory-BIST, JTAG and Boundary-Scan
  • Require experience in getting the DFT patterns to work in ATE tester
  • Require good script (Perl or Python) writing experience
  • Prefer backend synthesis, STA tools experience
  • Prefer good RTL design, verification experience in SoC development
  • Prefer multiple high volume production tapeout experience
  • Rrefer extensive experience in resolving production qualification issue, dealing with customer RMA
  • Prefer experience with high complexity mix signal SoC designs
  • Prefer familiar with low power methodology
  • Prefer familiar with low power methodolog
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • SAF, TDF, OCC, Scan Compression, MBIST, BISR, Logic BIST, JTAG
  • Hierarchical DFT Design
  • DFT insertion and pattern generation
  • RTL, Gate, and timing back-annotated simulation
  • Proficiency with Mentor Tessent MemBIST and TestKompress Tool
  • ASIC bring-up at ATE and bench test environment
  • Script (TCL, Perl, etc) development
  • Contribute to the continuous development of our DFT methodology
  • BSEE or equivalent with 5+ years DFT experience
  • Solid understanding of full ASIC design flow
  • Ability to multi-task, set priorities, leads, and works in a strong team environment
  • Positive, self-motivated and excited to learn new skills, tools, IP, and design flows
  • Relevant experience with ASIC physical design and timing closure
  • Static Timing Analysis and SDC generation
  • RTL Synthesis
  • Formal Verification
  • Knowledge of Verilog coding
  • Knowledge of ARM, High Speed SerDes, DDR, PCIE, NANDPHY
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for developing, implementing and verifying DFT schemes on hard-IPs in FPGAs
  • Responsible for developing and implementing techniques to test digital logic, using Scan Compression, Stuck-at, Transition and Path-Delay fault models
  • Responsible for testing other parts of the design, including memory, mixed-signal, I/Os, custom LBISTs & MBISTs, 1149.1 JTAG and IJTAG
  • Assist in Diagnosis and Yield enhancement through product lifecycle
  • BSc/MSc Electrical & Electronics Engineering with relevant logic design/test background
  • 3-5 years’ work experience as a DFT engineer
  • Experience in DFT implementation including Scan and Scan Compression at IP and SoC level
  • Proficient in logic design using Verilog and experience in synthesis and STA
  • Experience in developing test benches and simulation in RTL/GATE/SDF environments
  • Good communication skill and works well in a group environment that spans across continents
  • Experience with DFT tools, ATPG (Stuck-At, At-Speed, Path-Delay), scan compression. Knowledge of MBIST is a plus
  • Knowledge of FPGA synthesis and design flow is a plus
  • Perl, shell scripting skills is a must
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Senior DFT Engineer Resume Examples & Samples

  • Test cost
  • Test quality
  • Development and re-use of low consumption & low area test IPs
  • Cope with aggressive schedule and improve time to market
  • RTL coding and verification
  • Familiar with all aspects of implementation and verification of IEEE standards design
  • Familiar with all aspects of implementation and verification of memory BIST design
  • Familiar with ARM processor architecture
  • Familiar with all aspects of implementation and verification of scan design
  • Gate level verification
  • Test pattern generation
  • General silicon debug knowledge
  • ATPG tools (Mentor / Synopsys / Cadence)
  • Simulation tools (Cadence / Mentor / Synopsys)
  • Environment: Unix / DesignSync, SVN / Makefile / Perl
  • Scripting / programming capabilities (C, ASM, CSH, PERL…)
  • Real team player
  • Clear reporting
  • Ability to work within a challenging environment / schedules in a fairly manner