DFT Engineer

San Francisco 9 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Design-for-Test (DFT) Contractor to support the testing and validation of next-generation semiconductor SoCs. This role will work closely with Front-End and Physical Design teams to implement robust DFT and test solutions, directly contributing to RF and Bluetooth/Wireless LAN product lines. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and validate DFT architectures for advanced SoC designs • Develop, debug, and optimize Memory BIST using Siemens Tessent flows • Perform gate-level simulations and resolve simulation issues • Create and maintain automation scripts using Tcl, Perl, and Python • Implement scan compression techniques (SEQ, Ultra, TestKompress) • Generate ATPG patterns using Tetramax • Support ATPG diagnosis, ATE debug, and silicon bring-up activities • Perform DFT pattern translation using VTRAN • Work with RTL designs using Verilog/SystemVerilog • Apply basic STA and timing analysis concepts using PrimeTime, including: • CDC checks • Clock gating • Timing constraints Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of hands-on industry experience in Design-for-Test (DFT) • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills • Proven ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision