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Design for Test (DFT) Engineer
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Catania

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full-time

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About this role

NXP’s Industrial & IoT Edge solutions range from the smallest MCUs to very high-performance processors to provide real-time insights and efficient automation when performance matters most. NXP’s advanced portfolio of edge processing solutions lets developers explore their most innovative ideas with confidence, enabling applications across the autonomous home, industrial automation, and personal electronics  

 

NXP is building new teams in Catania to create high impact microcontrollers (MCU) as part of NXP’s intelligent AI at the Edge. This team will include a wide range of engineering talent from analog to SOC digital design. Full product development local will product world class products at a world class pace. 

This team will include all key engineering disciplines in Design, Architecture, Verification, DfT and Physical Design to produce high performance and quality products. 

We are now hiring for an SoC DfT Engineer

SoC DfT Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying DFT architectures for complex SoCs.  

You will work closely with RTL, physical design, and verification teams to ensure robust testability and high-quality silicon. 

Role will also include working closely with Test Engineers to realize cost-effective and high-quality products. 

 

Job Responsibility:  

  • Define and implement DFT architecture for SoCs (scan, MBIST, LBIST, boundary scan). 

  • Develop and integrate scan insertion, test compression, and ATPG patterns. 

  • Implement memory BIST and logic BIST strategies. 

  • Collaborate with RTL and physical design teams for DFT insertion and timing closure. 

  • Perform DFT verification at RTL and gate-level simulations. 

  • Work with ATE teams for test program development and silicon bring-up. 

  • Optimize test coverage, pattern count, and test time. 

 

 

Your Profile: 

  • Master’s degree in Electical/Electronics Engineering.

  • 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. 

  • Past experience with SoC level DFT. 

  • Exposure to high-speed interfaces and DFT for mixed-signal blocks. 

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills. 

 

 

Commitment At NXP.  

We recognize we can be a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. 

 

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Tech stack
DfT Methodologies,Scan,MBIST,LBIST,JTAG,ATPG Tools,UPF,CPF,Fault Models,Silicon Debug,ATE Bring-Up,SoC Level DFT,High-Speed Interfaces,Mixed-Signal Blocks,Problem-Solving,Communication Skills

About NXP Semiconductors

We anticipate tomorrow’s needs—navigating a changing world by bringing together technology's brightest minds to build game-changing solutions that propel us forward.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

Career Development Opportunities : Bright Minds. Bright Futures.
We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP.
We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2006

What you'll do

  • The SoC DfT Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying DFT architectures for complex SoCs. This includes collaborating with RTL, physical design, and verification teams to ensure robust testability and high-quality silicon.

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What does a Design for Test (DFT) Engineer do at NXP Semiconductors?

As a Design for Test (DFT) Engineer at NXP Semiconductors, you will: the SoC DfT Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying DFT architectures for complex SoCs. This includes collaborating with RTL, physical design, and verification teams to ensure robust testability and high-quality silicon..

Why join NXP Semiconductors as a Design for Test (DFT) Engineer?

NXP Semiconductors is a leading Semiconductor Manufacturing company.

Is the Design for Test (DFT) Engineer position at NXP Semiconductors remote?

The Design for Test (DFT) Engineer position at NXP Semiconductors is based in Catania, Sicily, Italy. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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