Staff/Senior DFT Engineer

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor corporation based in Santa Clara, California, offering high-performance FPGA solutions. Achronix is the only supplier to have both high-performance and high-density standalone FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions in high-volume production. Achronix’s FPGA and eFPGA IP offerings are further enhanced by ready-to-use PCIe accelerator cards targeting AI, ML, networking and data center applications. All of Achronix’s products are supported by best-in-class EDA software tools.

Job Description/ResponsibilitiesThe employee will own test-ability of the core fabric of high-performance standalone and embedded FPGAs.

The primary responsibilities for this position are:

• Develop the test methodology of the FPGA core fabric; work actively with front-end and back-end designers to support DFT implementation
• Create and validate custom and ATPG test vectors for SAF/TF testing of the core fabric
• Work with external vendor on memory BIST architecture and implementation
• Work with test engineers to get patterns ready for the ATE; support the test program from wafer sort to final test
• Provide support to customers on the testability of Achronix eFPGA products
• Mentor junior engineers

Required Skills

• Experience with industry standard DFT flows (ATPG, BIST, etc.) and tools
• Experience with production test pattern generation, fault coverage and fault analysis
• Experience with digital VLSI design and verification
• Experience programming in a scripting language
• Familiarity with WGL and STIL formats for test vectors
• Familiarity with using and/or designing FPGAs is a plus
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Well organized and excellent communication skills

Education and Experience

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science + 4-10 years’ experience