Technical Director, DFT

NXP's MCU/MPU Engineering (MME) team is a central engineering organization responsible for developing and delivering Systems-on-a-Chip (SoCs) for NXP's Automotive, Secure Edge, Advanced Analog and Radar Processing business lines. MME's. The team is challenged to produce industry-leading solutions covering very cost-sensitive, low power devices to highly-integrated, high performance, multi-domain devices compliant with the latest automotive and industrial safety and security standards Responsibilities Develop and implement DFT architectures and methodologies for advanced SoC designs, focusing on achieving high test coverage and minimizing test time. Drive DFT strategy and planning for new projects, collaborating closely with design, verification, and physical design teams to ensure seamless integration of DFT solutions into the overall design flow. Lead DFT implementation activities including scan insertion, ATPG (Automatic Test Pattern Generation), BIST (Built-In Self-Test), and boundary scan (JTAG) insertion. Perform DFT verification and sign-off, including scan chain simulations, stuck-at and transition fault simulations, and DFT coverage analysis. Work closely with Test Engineering Team to ensure successful manufacturing test bring-up and production test program development. Investigate and resolve DFT-related issues encountered during silicon bring-up and production testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions. Stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements in DFT methodologies and tools, drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance DFT efficiency and effectiveness. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and expertise in DFT methodologies and best practices. Experience with Siemen's Scan Streaming Network (SSN) highly desirable Requirements years of industry experience in DFT engineering, with a proven track record of delivering successful DFT solutions for complex SoC designs. Proficiency in industry-standard DFT tools such as Mentor, Tessent, Synopsys DFT Compiler, Cadence Encounter Test. Strong expertise in DFT architectures, methodologies, and techniques, including scan insertion, ATPG algorithms, BIST Architectures, and JTAG. Experience with DFT verification methodologies and tools, including simulation-based and formal verification techniques, fault modeling and coverage analysis. Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) and IEEE 1687 (IJTAG). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex DFT issues and implement effective solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Proven leadership skills and experience in mentoring junior engineers and driving technical initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Experience with advanced DFT techniques such as hierarchical DFT and low-power DFT. Familiarity with DFT automation and scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python. Knowledge of post-silicon DFT activities such as test pattern compression and silicon bring-up. Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading DFT projects. More information about NXP in India... #LI-9415 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. 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