DFT Engineer

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Richardson, TX, USA
In-Office
106K-184K Annually
Mid level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
The DFT Engineer designs and deploys DFT solutions for semiconductor chips, optimizing test patterns and collaborating across teams for efficient project delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
The DFT Engineer delivers hands-on expertise in designing and deploying advanced Design-for-Test solutions for semiconductor chip development. This role drives robust DFT architectures—including ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, and analog test solutions—while implementing optimized methodologies for rapid test pattern generation and efficient project delivery.

Your Job 

  • Implement DFT architectures including ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, scan insertion, and analog test features under manager guidance. 

  • Execute test pattern generation and optimization to minimize test time while maximizing coverage and manufacturing yield. 

  • Apply standardized DFT methodologies and flows to deliver efficient, repeatable results across multiple projects. 

  • Integrate DFT requirements into RTL and physical design stages through collaboration with design, verification, and backend teams. 

  • Develop automation scripts (TCL, Python, Perl) for test pattern creation, validation, and analysis. 

  • Analyze test data from silicon bring-up and production to identify improvements and support root-cause debugging. 

  • Document DFT implementations, test results, and reuse IP for team knowledge sharing. 

 

Other Responsibilities 

  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 

  • 4+ years of hands-on DFT experience on SoCs, including ATPG, MBIST, LBIST, and scan-based testing. 

  • Proficiency with EDA tools such as Synopsys TestMAX, Cadence Modus, or Mentor Tessent for DFT insertion and pattern generation. 

  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) for flow automation and data analysis. 

  • Familiarity with optimizing test time, fault coverage, and ATPG patterns. 

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for debugging complex test failures. 

  • Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with automotive ASIL flows or high-volume manufacturing test challenges. 

  • Proactive contributor to process improvements and tool evaluations. 

 

Expected Salary Range

$106,000.00 - $184,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

 

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 

 

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. 

 

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of hands-on DFT experience on SoCs
  • Proficiency with EDA tools like Synopsys TestMAX, Cadence Modus, or Mentor Tessent
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL)
  • Familiarity with optimizing test time, fault coverage, and ATPG patterns
  • Strong analytical skills for debugging test failures
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration
  • Experience with automotive ASIL flows or high-volume manufacturing test challenges
  • Proactive contributor to process improvements and tool evaluations

GlobalFoundries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GlobalFoundries and has not been reviewed or approved by GlobalFoundries.

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support is presented as a meaningful part of the package. Wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program add to the sense of broad health coverage.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with matching from day one and access to an employee stock purchase program are positioned as notable financial benefits. Retirement provisions are repeatedly framed as a strong counterweight to other compensation concerns.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as generous, including high annual vacation accrual, dedicated sick time, and additional personal days. Extended paid parental leave frameworks are also outlined as a substantial leave benefit.

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The Company
HQ: Malta, NY
12,676 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. GlobalFoundries is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V).#CB

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