DFT Design Engineer
Job Responsibilities
• DFT Architecture & Leadership: Define, architect, and document the complete DFT strategy for complex SoC. Lead and mentor a team of DFT engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Flow Development: Design, implement, and maintain DFT flows utilizing Synopsys (DFTMAX, TetraMAX, PrimeShield) and Siemens Tessent (Tessent Shell, TestKompress) toolsets.
• iJTAG Integration: Serve as the internal expert on iJTAG (IEEE 1687). Architect and implement hierarchical iJTAG networks, instrument connectivity, and ICL/PDL description generation for IP block integration.
• Implementation: Drive the insertion of Scan, MBIST (Memory Built-In Self-Test), LBIST, and Analog Macro test structures.
• ATPG & Verification: Generate and validate high-quality ATPG patterns (stuck-at, transition fault, path delay, and cell-aware). Perform extensive pre-silicon DFT verification at both block and full-chip levels using gate-level simulations (GLS) with timing.
• Physical Design Collaboration: Work closely with the Synthesis and Physical Design teams to resolve DFT-related timing closure, routing congestion, and power issues.
• Silicon Bring-up & Diagnostics: Lead post-silicon validation, ATE (Automatic Test Equipment) deployment, and debug activities to diagnose yield issues and silicon failures.
Job Qualifications
• Master's degree or above in Electrical Engineering or any other related majors.
• Over 5 years of experience of hands-on experience with DFT and test flow with commercial EDA tools for large and complex SOCs.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of DFT techniques include JTAG, ATPG, yield learning, logic diagnosis, Scan compression, IEEE 1500 Std. and MBIST.
• Experience with Synopsys DFT Complier, Tetramax and VCS is required. Experience with Tessent and Modus/Encounter tool suite is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python/TCL and shell scripting is required.
TSMC Core Values
At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work:- Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
- Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees.
- Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice.
- Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.