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Senior DFT Engineer


Company : Texas Instruments


Location : Belgaum, Karnataka


Created : 2025-02-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team in developing cutting-edge solutions with Application-Specific Microcontrollers (MCUs) for the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Our MCUs power a wide range of critical vehicle functions, including traction control, onboard charging (OBC) and DC-DC converters, advanced lighting systems, body control modules, engine management, and braking systems. Additionally, we are at the forefront of innovation with zonal microcontrollers designed to enable software-defined vehicles, paving the way for greater functionality, scalability, and efficiency. Our products shape the future of automotive technology and create impactful solutions for modern mobility challenges.Position: Senior DFT Design EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Senior DFT Design Engineer to join our team in developing advanced automotive microcontroller solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Design for Testability (DFT) for SoCs, with a focus on Scan Insertion/ATPG and Memory Test methodologies.Key Responsibilities:• Define, influence DFT architecture for subsystems and SoCs, achieving automotive-grade Safety and Security standards for logic and memory tests.• Collaborate with IP teams, Systems, and Architecture teams to derive requirements, co-develop microarchitecture, and align DFT goals for IPs, subsystems, and SoCs.• Work closely with Product and Test Engineering teams to understand test needs, provide DFT solutions, debug issues, and optimize test costs.• Partner with cross-functional teams (RTL, DV, PD) to ensure high-quality and timely DFT implementation.Qualifications and Skills:Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science (CS), or a related field.Experience: 5–10 years of hands-on experience in DFT aspects of SoC Design.Technical Expertise:• Strong understanding of Verilog/VHDL and DFT concepts for testability design.• Proficient in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, and Python for automation.• Experience with silicon bring-up and debugging.• Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Modus, Genus, Xcelium, and Jasper.• Good understanding of constraints, timing concepts, and test methodologies.Soft Skills:• Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities.• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining a high focus on quality.• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in automotive-grade SoC designs and compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) standards.• Knowledge of power management techniques and low-power design principles.• Familiarity with advanced automation scripting using Python, Perl, or TCL.Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art automotive solutions in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment. You’ll contribute to designing cutting-edge microcontroller technologies while shaping the future of automotive systems.