Design for Test- Technical Lead

Apex Systems; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

EAP with counseling

Certification discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Design for Test- Technical Lead to drive DFT strategy for ASIC projects in Carlsbad, CA or Allentown, PA. You will lead the design-for-test efforts, implement scan, BISR, mbist, and boundary scan, and collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and high yield.

You will own post-silicon debug, coordinate with RTL/physical teams, and develop reusable DFT solutions for new silicon devices, with senior leadership and minimal mentorship expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in EE or CE required.
• 8–10 years' experience with JTAG, Scan, BIST, and 3rd party IP.
• Hands-on post-silicon DFT debug and production release.

Responsibilities

• Implement Hardware Design-for-Test (DFT) features: scan, mbist, BISR, boundary scan.
• Set up and debug DFT simulations; support post-silicon testing and debug.
• Develop DFT IP and integrate testability into RTL.
• Collaborate on HW DFT and physical design aspects for new silicon models.
• Drive reusable test and debug strategies for bare die and stacked die.
• Craft solutions and debug with minimal mentorship.

Skills

JTAG protocols

DFT

ATPG

Boundary scan

MBIST

Memory BIST

3rd party IP integration

High-speed digital/analog macros

Post-silicon debug

RTL testability integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Tessent

Xcelium

Genus

Tempus/Primetime

Job description

Job#: 3051876

Design for Test- Technical Lead

Location

• Onsite in Carlsbad, CA or Allentown, PA
• Must work PST Hours

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced, lead-caliber ASIC DFT consulting engineers. In this role, you will be a Design for Test-Technical Lead with a primary focus on Design-for-Test. You will develop and implement DFT features to ensure high-quality, testable, and manufacturable designs, contributing to the full product cycle from pre-silicon design to post-silicon debug and production qualification. You will collaborate across multiple teams, leading debugging and root cause analysis of silicon failures to improve yield and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Hardware Design-for-Test (DFT) features, including scan, mbist, BISR, and boundary scan.
• Set up and debug DFT simulations and support post-silicon testing and debug.
• Develop innovative DFT IP in collaboration with multi-functional teams and integrate testability features into the RTL.
• Participate in creating innovative Hardware DFT and physical design aspects for new silicon device models.
• Drive re-usable test and debug strategies for bare die and stacked die configurations.
• Craft solutions and debug with minimal mentorship.

Required Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.

Experience

A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience is required. This includes experience with Jtag protocols, Scan and BIST architectures (including memory BIST and boundary scan), and integrating 3rd party IP and high-speed digital/analog macros. Candidates must have hands-on experience with post-silicon debug of DFT patterns (scan, mbist, boundary scan) and release to production on at least one project.

Technical Skills

Experience with ATPG and EDA tools such as Tessent tool sets, Xcelium, Genus, and Tempus/Primetime is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ability to establish or refine and train teams on DFT methodologies, from the design phase to high-volume production.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a system-level understanding of networking and photonic solutions.

Company Culture

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.