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Senior DFT designer

NXP Semiconductors


Job Location:

Catania - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior DFT Designer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge mixed-signal and digital integrated circuits. This role involves responsibility for designing implementing and verifying DFT architectures for complex SoCs working closely with RTL physical design verification product and test teams to ensure robust testability and high-quality silicon.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute the full DFT design flow including specification definition architectural design RTL coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog) synthesis static timing analysis (STA) verification.
  • Develop and integrate scan insertion test compression and ATPG patterns.
  • Implement memory BIST strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with digital analog mixed-signal product test and software teams.
  • Collaborate with RTL and physical design teams for DFT insertion and timing closure.
  • Develop and implement innovative DFT architectures and design methodologies to meet challenging performance power area and quality targets.
  • Optimize test coverage pattern count and test time.
  • Perform comprehensive DFT verification at RTL and gate level.
  • Work with ATE teams for test program development and silicon bring-up.
  • Participate in post-silicon validation and debug activities identifying and resolving issues to ensure product quality.
  • Mentor junior engineers provide technical guidance and contribute to continuous improvement of DFT design processes and methodologies.
  • Generate detailed design documentation including specifications test plans and design reviews.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in digital IC design.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or master degree in microelectronics electronic engineering or related
  • Strong expertise in DFT methodologies: Scan MBIST LBIST JTAG.
  • Hands-on experience with industry standard ATPG tools.
  • Proficiency in UPF/CPF-based low-power DFT.
  • Knowledge of fault models (stuck-at transition path delay).
  • Familiarity with physical design constraints for DFT.
  • Experience in silicon debug and ATE bring-up
  • Knowledge of Verilog SystemVerilog VHDL
  • Strong commitment to schedule and work quality good team player
  • Good English capabilities

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Senior IC


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