Entry Level DFT Design Engineer

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Oak Hill, Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • Internet of Things • Mobile • Semiconductor • Industrial
The Role
Supports design-for-test development for microprocessor-based SoCs from test requirements through production. Responsibilities include creating and debugging structural test patterns, pre- and post-silicon verification, ATE pattern conversion, built-in self-test implementation, test coverage analysis, and collaboration with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and fabrication teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
In this role, you will:
- Participate in global Design teams bringing new microprocessor based SoC designs through initial test requirements to generating and supporting DFT structural test pattern debug and into full scale production.
- Team functions include test pattern specification and creation, pre-silicon verification, pattern conversions to ATE, and post-silicon pattern debug.
- Team is a part of the design organization and supports the Test Engineering team with the patterns for manufacturing test, qualification, yield enhancement, and product performance analysis.
- Team serves as focal point in interfacing with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and Fab for the Design team.
- Team specifies built-in test features for the designs, implements, and validates the design. Team is responsible for delivery of all DFT test patterns for the product.
Qualifications:
  • Recent graduate (0-2yrs) with Bachelors or Masters in Engineering: EE, Computer Engineering, CS, EET, or equivalent

  • Python, Verilog, Perl, Tcl, and Unix.

  • Experience with multiple aspects of the following:

    • Structural Test design requirements

    • ATPG, Test Coverage, Fault Universe

    • JTAG, BSDL

    • Memory and Logic BIST

    • DFT Logic

    • Knowledge/experience with ATPG / DFT tools: FastScan; LBIST, MBIST , DFTCompiler, etc.

    • Semiconductor Testing

  • ATE VLSI Tester programming and usage (J973, Tiger/Catalyst, UltraFex, or Verigy 93000, ) a plus

  • Knowledge/experience with functional pattern test

  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be to partner with team members from other departments, disciplines, and cultures to achieve common goals in a high performance culture. Must have proven track record of being able to work with minimal direction and still meet schedules

  •  Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet customer needs

Anticipated hire date: Q1 2027

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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Skills Required

  • Recent graduate with 0–2 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, or equivalent
  • Proficiency with Python, Verilog, Perl, Tcl, and Unix
  • Experience with structural test design requirements
  • Experience with ATPG, test coverage, and fault universe concepts
  • Experience with JTAG and BSDL
  • Experience with memory and logic BIST
  • Experience with DFT logic
  • Experience with ATPG and DFT tools such as FastScan, LBIST, MBIST, and DFTCompiler
  • Knowledge or experience in semiconductor testing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across departments, disciplines, and cultures
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and meet schedules
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
  • ATE VLSI tester programming and usage, including J973, Tiger/Catalyst, UltraFLEX, or Verigy 93000
  • Knowledge or experience with functional pattern testing

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  • Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is strong, with reports of a 100% match on the first 5% of base salary. This is seen as a solid pillar of the overall rewards package.
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