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SENIOR SILICON DESIGN ENGINEER - DFT ATPG
Job Summary
As a key member of the AMD Server CPU engineering team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the testability and manufacturing quality of next-generation EPYC Server SoCs. You will be responsible for Structural Design-for-Test (DFT) implementation, Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG), Logic Built-In Self-Test (LBIST), and silicon bring-up support to achieve high-quality product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Architecture teams to understand and define DFT architecture requirements.
- Work closely with RTL Design teams to ensure compliance with DFT design methodologies, rules, and best practices.
- Partner with Physical Design teams to implement DFT structures and achieve timing closure for test logic.
- Develop and execute ATPG strategies for stuck-at, transition, and other fault models using advanced test compression techniques.
- Generate, simulate, and validate high-quality manufacturing test patterns.
- Analyze coverage results and drive design enhancements to maximize fault coverage and test quality.
- Perform debug and root-cause analysis of DFT, ATPG, and LBIST-related issues throughout the design cycle.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering teams to support manufacturing test program development and qualification.
- Support silicon bring-up, characterization, yield improvement, and production debug activities.
- Develop and maintain automation tools, scripts, and flows to improve productivity and test quality.
- Drive continuous improvements in DFT methodologies, verification strategies, and automation infrastructure.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of DFT architecture, scan design, test compression, ATPG, and LBIST methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with ATPG tools such as Siemens Tessent (Mentor TK) or equivalent.
- Experience with scan insertion, fault simulation, coverage analysis, and pattern validation.
- Good understanding of Static Timing Analysis (STA) and timing closure concepts.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex design issues.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, or Shell.
- Familiarity with ASIC/SoC development flows and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a global cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale CPU, GPU, AI, or Server SoC products.
- Knowledge of MBIST, JTAG, Boundary Scan, IEEE 1500, IJTAG, or related DFT technologies.
- Experience supporting silicon bring-up, failure analysis, and production ramp activities.
- Exposure to Emulation, Verification, or Physical Design flows is a plus.
Education
- B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant DFT/ATPG experience for Senior Engineer level.
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