DFT Physical Implementation Engineer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Reorder and stitch scan chains physically to minimise routing congestion.
• Place and route MBIST controllers and test wrappers.
• Close shift and capture timing for test modes.
• Analyse test-mode power and IR drop.
• Support compression and test-point insertion with DFT architects.
• Verify test mode netlists with equivalence and timing checks.
• Debug ATPG-related physical issues with test teams.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Physical scan chain implementation
   • Test-mode timing and power reports
   • MBIST placement
   • Scan reordering scripts
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work