DESIGN FOR TESTABILITY ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 22, 2025 - The Design for Testability Engineer specializes in implementing hierarchical DFT architecture and using advanced test tools like Synopsys and Mentor for scan insertion, ATPG, and MBIST. Demonstrates expertise in test clock strategy, timing constraints, and low-power testability, ensuring efficient and effective testing processes. Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and Tcl, with hands-on experience in silicon debug and ATE bring-up for pattern diagnostics.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Design for Testability Engineer Resume
- DFT Development
- Scan Insertion
- ATPG Expertise
- MBIST Testing
- JTAG Debugging
- Clock Strategy
- Low-Power Testing
- Tcl/Python/Perl Coding
- Silicon Debug
- Layout Simulation
- Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Curiosity
- Project Management
- Decision Making
Summary of Design for Testability Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Experience in ASIC DFT
- Good understanding of Digital Design
- Strong in debugging and analyzing the problems in software and as well as in silicon environment
- Good experience/concept on all aspects of DFT i.e. SCAN/ATPG, MBIST, Boundary
- Expertise on SCAN Insertion, DRC Analysis and Knowledge of EDT Scan Compression
- Good analytical skills and ability to debug complex SCAN DRCs , ATPG Coverage issues and GLS Timing Simulation
- Good Knowledge in SPGDFT and prior experience in Scan timing setup and STA constraints
- Exposure and Hands-on in SoC level DFT verification
- Understanding of Tester requirements and Post silicon debug
- Must communicate well both written and orally
- Able to organize and do multitasking
2. BS in Computer Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Good experience/concept on all aspects of DFT i.e. SCAN/ATPG, MBIST, Boundary Scan.
- DFT logic integration and verification.
- Experience in debugging low coverage and DRC fixes
- Gate Level ATPG simulation with and without timing.
- Pattern generation, verification, and delivery to ATE team.
- Post silicon debug and support on failing patterns.
- Good experience with tools from Mentor/Synopsis/Cadence.
- DFT mode STA and timing closure support.
- Familiarity with Verilog and RTL simulation
- 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
- Experience with Tessent and Modus/Encounter tool suite
- Strong programming skills in Perl/TCL/C++ and shell scripting
3. BS in Electronics Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Demonstrated expert knowledge and practical work experience in Memory test and/or Scan test
- Strong fundamental knowledge of DFT techniques including MBIST, scan compression, ATPG, JTAG, BSD, IEEE 1500 & 1687 Standard
- Hands on experience with commercial DFT tools on various aspects of DFT flow, including MBIST, Scan, ATPG and Analog mixed signal test. Experience with Synopsys SMS and DFTC
- Solid Understanding of design verification methodologies for validating DFT implementation in pre-silicon simulation
- Experience in debugging MBIST & ATPG patterns, including compressed ATPG patterns
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
- Must have the ability to multi-task and think in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Communications skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision
4. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of various DFT technologies for example JTAG, Mbist, Scan.
- Experience with RTL Coding- Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL.
- Excellent in Scripting languages for example Perl/Tcl/Tk/Python.
- Exposure to Change Management Software for example Perforce is a strong plus.
- Excellent in problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication, team work and networking skills
- Experience with Industry Standard DFT EDA Tools
- Good understanding of Digital Design
- Knowledge of ASIC design flow and tools
- Knowledge in VHDL/Verilog
- Basic understanding of VLSI testing / fault models / DFT
- Knowledge of Perl / Shell Scripting
- Self-motivated and a strong team-player
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies
5. BS in Computer Science with 4 years of Experience
- Must have functional & integration knowledge of TAP controllers and JTAG.
- Hands-on experience with boundary-scan insertion, generation, simulation , including knowledge of memory bist/bisr/bihr
- Must be well aware of scan compression and test time reduction
- Must have basic idea of MBIST algorithms
- Must know how to write constraints for DFT modes
- Must know how to merge timing modes/mode reduction in collaboration with STA
- Has prior experience interfacing ATE requirements, tester hand-off languages/TDL/WIGL/STIL/BSDL and must know to drive/modify test procedures.
- Should have worked directly to close STA in DFT modes.
- Physical design experiences Exclusively in DFT
- A deep understanding of DFT flows for SCAN/MBIST/BSCAN
- Proficient in writing SDC constructs for DFT modes
- Proficient with EDA tools from Synopsys/Cadence/Mentor Graphics
6. BS in Embedded Systems Engineering with 5 years of Experience
- Experience with Hierarchical DFT Architecture
- Experience using Synopsys or Mentor test tools.
- Experience in Scan Insertion, test Muxing, ATPG, MBist & pre/post-layout simulation
- Expertise in Top Level DFT switching with DFT Architecture experience will add value
- Expertise in test clock strategy & muxing
- Expertise in test timing constraints for shift, capture, M-bist or any special mode & timing closure for these modes
- Familiar with low power testability, state tables, and components (LS, ISO, RET)
- Familiar with JTAG for board level interconnect testing
- Programming experience in Tcl & Perl
- Experience in silicon debug and bring-up on the ATE with an understanding of pattern formats, failure processing and diagnostics.
- Strong programming and scripting skills in Perl, Python or Tcl.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English with the curiosity to work on rare challenges.
7. BS in Microelectronics Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Experience in scan-stitching, and has good knowledge of scan-stitching related concepts.
- Excellent hands-on ATPG, and has well conversed with the files required to run ATPG.
- Knowledge/experience with Tessent ATPG (mentor)
- Excellent hands-on debug skills and scripting skills
- Understands the basics of JTAG & IJTAG
- Familiar with Verilog and ASIC design.
- Proven knowledge and expertise in JTAG, Scan, BIST including memories and IOs, ATPG, fault models and fault simulation, etc.
- Excellent analytical skills in verification and validation of test patterns and logic on sophisticated VLSI designs.
- Good exposure to multi-functional areas including RTL & clocks design, STA, place-n-route and power, to ensure we are making the right trade-offs.
8. BS in Mechatronics Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Expertise in developing DFT CAD Solutions in the areas of DFT Implementation using DFT tools
- Experience in FC DC LEC Genus is desirable
- Good RTL VHDL or Verilog or System Verilog writing skills
- SOC integration and RTL modification as per DFT requirement
- Hands on experience with JTAG and IJTAG protocols
- Scan and MBIST architectures and tools
- Has worked on MBIST implementation and is confident with the Tessent flow of MBIST insertion
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate and influence design development groups
- Must have skills Basic Fundamentals must be clear so as to be able to become a Technical Mentor to the fellow employees
- Proven experience in managing people and leading complex SoCs projects