DFT Engineer

4123 LSI India Research & Development Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking an experienced DFT Engineer to drive silicon bring-up, yield improvement, and advanced DFT methodologies. You will implement MBIST/scan insertion, ATPG, and pattern simulation while collaborating with design and ATE teams during silicon bring-up.

The role requires strong scripting skills (Perl), proficiency with Mentor Tessent and Synopsys DFT tools, and robust communication to coordinate cross-functional efforts across the development cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years of related experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience in silicon bring-up and yield improvement.
• Strong knowledge of DFT techniques.
• Experience in RTL lint checking, scan compression, scan insertion, and ATPG.
• Experience in MBIST architecture and insertion.
• Experience in analyzing and debugging simulation failures.

Responsibilities

• Work with ATE engineer on yield improvement and analysis.
• Develop ATE patterns, manage hand-off, and perform silicon debugging.
• Participate in block and chip-level DFT implementation and related tasks.
• Work on DFT lint checking, MBIST architecture, logic insertion, and scan insertion.
• Perform ATPG and pattern simulation for MBIST and scan.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and implementation teams during DFT design phase.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance DFT design methodology.

Skills

DFT techniques

RTL lint checking

Scan insertion

ATPG

Pattern simulation

Perl scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Mentor Tessent

Synopsys DFT tools

Simulation tool suite

Job description

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for various aspects of DFT, including MBIST and scan insertion, ATPG, ATE pattern development, and yield analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ATE engineer on yield improvement and analysis.
• Develop ATE patterns, manage the hand-off process, and perform silicon debugging.
• Participate in block and chip-level DFT implementation, developing and executing all related tasks.
• Work on DFT lint checking, MBIST architecture, logic insertion, and scan insertion using industry-standard tools.
• Perform ATPG and pattern simulation for both MBIST and scan.
• Collaborate with the design, verification, and implementation teams during the DFT design phase, and with the ATE and product development teams during silicon bring-up.
• Engage with various cross-functional team members, with opportunities to enhance our DFT design methodology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience.
• Required experience in silicon bring-up and yield improvement.
• Solid understanding of DFT techniques.
• Proven experience in RTL lint checking, scan compression, scan insertion, and the ATPG process.
• Experience in MBIST architecture and insertion.
• Experience in analyzing and debugging simulation failures.
• Solid understanding of digital logic fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of the Mentor Tessent/Synopsys DFT and simulation tool suite.
• Proficiency with Perl or other scripting languages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Plus

• Experience in STA constraint development in DFT modes.

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