Senior DFT Engineer

Analog Devices; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking a Senior DFT Engineer in Bengaluru to define and optimize DFT architecture for high-performance test coverage. You will collaborate with Product/Test Eng to implement SCAN/MBIST flows, develop timing constraints, and support post-silicon bring-up while driving test-cost improvements.

The role requires 4–8 years in DFT, hands-on experience with Tessent DFT, and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of industry experience in DFT domain.
• Must have experience in bringing at least one or two products to successful production from architecture phase, scan implementation and simulations.
• Must have hands-on experience working on post-silicon activities.
• Exposure to Tessent DFT and related flows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define DFT architecture and SCAN/MBIST strategy for SoCs.
• Develop/upgrade SCAN & MBIST insertion flows and timing constraints.
• Perform post-silicon bring-up and failure analysis; optimize test cost and yield.
• Collaborate with EDA, CAD, and physical design teams to improve DFT methodology.
• Mentor new team members on flow, methodology and execution across DFT.

Skills

DFT

Tessent DFT

Scripting (Perl/Python/TCL)

HDL

Timing closure

Cadence tools

Post-Silicon experience

Tools

Tessent DFT (SCAN, Mbist, Lbist, OCC, EDT, SSN, Boundary Scan)

Cadence Genus

Cadence Tempus

Job description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

• Understand SoC architecture and test requirements.
• Work very closely with the lead Product/Test engineering throughout the DFT definition phase to determine efficient ways to optimize test cost and achieve high test coverage.
• Drive and optimize DFT architecture for high performance and efficiency:
• SCAN – scan partition, compression, at-speed, IR and low power
• MBIST for memories
• JTAG boundary scan insertion
• Handle responsibilities pertaining to both block and top-level activities in Hierarchical Scan.
• Implementation
• Develop / Upgrade SCAN & MBIST Insertion flows
• Develop appropriate timing constraints for SCAN/MBIST modes and debug timing violations
• ATPG flow implementation catering to various fault models, test pattern generation
• SCAN , MBIST & BSCAN Pattern Simulation
• Solutions to test analog macros
• Work with Evaluation/Test Engineering team to bring-up patterns on ATE
• Work on failure analysis as required
• Work with the Operation team on test cost and yield improvement
• Improve DFT methodology to be in sync with latest best practices and technology in the industry
• Work closely with physical design team throughout the development cycle.
• Should be able to guide newly inducted team members on their bring-up on flow, methodology and execution methods in all aspects of DFT.

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Senior DFT Engineer Responsibilities

• DFT architecture definition
  • Understand SoC architecture and test requirements.
  • Work very closely with the lead Product/Test engineering throughout the DFT definition phase to determine efficient ways to optimize test cost and achieve high test coverage.
  • Drive and optimize DFT architecture for high performance and efficiency:
    • SCAN – scan partition, compression, at-speed, IR and low power
    • MBIST for memories
    • JTAG boundary scan insertion
  • Handle responsibilities pertaining to both block and top-level activities in Hierarchical Scan.
• Implementation
  • Develop / Upgrade SCAN & MBIST Insertion flows
  • Develop appropriate timing constraints for SCAN/MBIST modes and debug timing violations
  • ATPG flow implementation catering to various fault models, test pattern generation
  • SCAN , MBIST & BSCAN Pattern Simulation
  • Solutions to test analog macros
• Post-Silicon bring-up/support
  • Work with Evaluation/Test Engineering team to bring-up patterns on ATE
  • Work on failure analysis as required
  • Work with the Operation team on test cost and yield improvement
• Improve DFT methodology to be in sync with latest best practices and technology in the industry
• Work closely with physical design team throughout the development cycle.
• Should be able to guide newly inducted team members on their bring-up on flow, methodology and execution methods in all aspects of DFT.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of industry experience in DFT domain.
• Must have experience in bringing atleast one or two products to successful production from architecture phase, scan implementation and simulations.
• Must have hands-on experience working on post-silicon activities.
• Having working experience with tessent DFT (SCAN, Mbist, Lbist, OCC, EDT, SSN, Boundary Scan) will be preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are critical for working, influencing and collaborating with product development groups and CAD tool teams spread across the globe.
• Scripting skills in Perl/Python/TCL and a good command over HDLs.
• Candidates with exposure to deep submicron effects and low power implementation using UPF/CPF will be at an advantage. Candidates with experience using Cadence digital implementation tools (Genus, Tempus) would be preferred.
• Prior experience of timing closure/physical design will be an added plus.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days