DFT Engineer

Job Description

We are at a pivotal moment where technology is rapidly evolving, and we have some exciting opportunities within our MCU organization that place us right at the center of this transformation.

Our current work is focused on developing solutions for high-growth markets such as AI-driven data centers and emerging domains like humanoid systems. These areas are shaping the future of computing, automation, and intelligent systems, and offer a unique chance to work on cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact.

If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and want to contribute to innovations in these fast-growing segments, I encourage you to come forward and apply. This is an opportunity to be part of a journey that is not only technically rewarding but also strategically significant.

Looking forward to seeing many of you take this step.

Qualifications

Texas Instruments is seeking a talented and passionate DFT Engineer to join our silicon design team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the testability and quality of TI's next-generation semiconductor devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning design, physical design, and product engineering to deliver high-quality, silicon-proven test solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on low cost MCUs using industry-leading EDA tools in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute DFT architecture and scan insertion strategies for low cost MCUs
• Implement and validate ATPG test patterns to achieve automotive grade fault coverage
• Design and deploy Memory BIST (MBIST) solutions for embedded memories across SoC designs
• Ensure DFT rule compliance throughout the design flow from RTL to tape-out
• Debug and resolve complex ATPG, scan, and Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) violations
• Perform DFT sign-off checks and ensure test coverage meets product quality targets
• Develop and maintain Tcl, Perl, and Python scripts to automate DFT flows and improve efficiency
• Continuously improve DFT methodologies, flows, and best practices within the team
  
  

Qualification

• Experience with scan compression techniques (e.g., Modus EDT/IJTAG)
• Familiarity with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) / IEEE 1500 standards
• Exposure to low-power DFT methodologies (clock gating, power domain testing)
  
  

About Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here
  
  

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

About The Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

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