Entry Level DFT Design Engineer

NXP SemiconductorsNXP SemiconductorsAustin, Texas, United States
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9/7/2026

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Full time

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Core responsibilities

The role involves participating in global design teams to bring microprocessor-based SoC designs from initial test requirements through to full-scale production. Responsibilities include test pattern specification, pre-silicon verification, ATE pattern conversion, and post-silicon debug.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be recent graduates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Proficiency in DFT tools, ATPG, and programming languages like Python, Verilog, and Tcl is required.

Key skills

DFTATPGVerilogPythonPerlTclUnixJTAGBSDLMemory BISTLogic BISTFastScanDFTCompilerVLSIATESemiconductor Testing

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About NXP Semiconductors

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Employees

22,586

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

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. Privacy Policy: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/privacy-policy-for-social-media-pages:PRIVACY-POLICY-SOCIAL-MEDIA

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EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingSoftware

Description

In this role, you will: - Participate in global Design teams bringing new microprocessor based SoC designs through initial test requirements to generating and supporting DFT structural test pattern debug and into full scale production. - Team functions include test pattern specification and creation, pre-silicon verification, pattern conversions to ATE, and post-silicon pattern debug. - Team is a part of the design organization and supports the Test Engineering team with the patterns for manufacturing test, qualification, yield enhancement, and product performance analysis. - Team serves as focal point in interfacing with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, and Fab for the Design team. - Team specifies built-in test features for the designs, implements, and validates the design. Team is responsible for delivery of all DFT test patterns for the product. Qualifications: Recent graduate (0-2yrs) with Bachelors or Masters in Engineering: EE, Computer Engineering, CS, EET, or equivalent Python, Verilog, Perl, Tcl, and Unix. Experience with multiple aspects of the following: Structural Test design requirements ATPG, Test Coverage, Fault Universe JTAG, BSDL Memory and Logic BIST DFT Logic Knowledge/experience with ATPG / DFT tools: FastScan; LBIST, MBIST , DFTCompiler, etc. Semiconductor Testing ATE VLSI Tester programming and usage (J973, Tiger/Catalyst, UltraFex, or Verigy 93000, ) a plus Knowledge/experience with functional pattern test Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be to partner with team members from other departments, disciplines, and cultures to achieve common goals in a high performance culture. Must have proven track record of being able to work with minimal direction and still meet schedules Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet customer needs Anticipated hire date: Q1 2027 More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-e41b

Requirements

  • DFT
  • ATPG
  • Verilog
  • Python
  • Perl
  • Tcl
  • Unix
  • JTAG
  • BSDL
  • Memory BIST
  • Logic BIST
  • FastScan
  • DFTCompiler
  • VLSI
  • ATE
  • Semiconductor Testing

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