DFT Engineer

Thundersoft; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thundersoft is seeking an R&D-focused test engineer to develop efficient test patterns for SOC blocks. You will verify bring-up sequences across Simulation, Emulation, Bench testing, and ATE environments, and work with IC design, firmware, verification, and product test teams to quickly resolve issues.

The role requires 1–3 years in semiconductors, hands-on Verilog/SystemVerilog, Embedded C, and scripting in Tcl/Python/Perl, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/IC Design with 1–3 years in semiconductors
• Hands-on Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL coding and Embedded C firmware development
• Scripting in Tcl, Python or Perl and knowledge of test methodologies

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient structural and functional test patterns to ensure product quality and meet release schedules
• Set up bring-up sequences for IP blocks at SOC level via Simulation, Emulation, Bench testing, and ATE testing
• Analyse test coverage and address gaps with test cases
• Collaborate with IC design, firmware/software, verification, characterization, and product test teams to resolve issues
• Support Quality team in RMA debugging to meet customer commitments and improve quality
• Assist ATE test teams in improving yield, reducing test time and enhancing test quality

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Computer Engineering / IC Design

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL

Embedded C firmware

Tcl

Python/Perl

Job description

• Develop efficient and cost-effective structural and functional test patterns to ensure product quality and meet release schedules.
• Set up and verify bring-up sequences for various IP blocks at the SOC level through Simulation, Emulation, Bench testing, and ATE testing.
• Analyse test coverage, identify gaps, and address them with structural/functional test cases.
• Work with cross-functional teams (IC design, firmware/software, verification, characterization, and product test) to quickly resolve test pattern-related issues.
• Support the Quality team in Return Material Authorization (RMA) debugging, helping to meet customer commitments and improve overall quality.
• Assist ATE test teams in enhancing yield, reducing test time, and improving test quality.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor/Master's Degree in Electrical / Computer Engineering / IC Design or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experience in semiconductor domain
• Hands-on experience in Verilog/System Verilog HDL coding, Embedded C firmware development for processor/microcontrollers, and scripting with Tcl, Python/Perl.
• Good knowledge of functional and structural test concepts/test methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, good organizational skills with ability to multi-task, prioritize and track many activities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and able to work well in a team environment that spans across continents.
• Hands-on experience in pre-silicon validation through simulation and post-silicon debugging using basic bench equipment is desirable.
• Good understanding of semiconductor fundamentals, digital electronics is a must