Renesas Electronics Corporation
Principal Engineer - Chip DFT Lead
Renesas Electronics Corporation, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled
Principal Engineer – DFT Lead
to drive Design-for-Test (DFT) strategy and implementation for multi-chiplet power efficient MCU chips. This role requires deep technical expertise in DFT methodologies, leadership in cross‑functional collaboration, and ownership of test architecture to ensure high‑quality, manufacturable designs.
Define and develop DFT methodologies for multi‑chiplet SoCs
Define and implement DFT architecture for multi‑chiplet SoCs, including scan, BIST, and boundary scan
Drive test coverage goals and optimize for cost, performance, and quality
Develop and integrate DFT logic into RTL and physical design flows
Ensure seamless interaction with synthesis, timing closure, and verification teams
Validate DFT features through simulation and ATPG pattern generation
Collaborate with product engineering for silicon bring‑up and yield improvement
Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices in DFT methodology
Partner with architecture, design, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies
Qualifications
BTech/MTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years of DFT experience
Proven track record in implementing scan, MBIST, LBIST, and JTAG
Expertise in EDA tools for DFT (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor)
Strong understanding of ATPG, fault coverage analysis, and test compression techniques
Prior experience with chiplet based designs is a strong plus
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem‑solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus
Strong understanding of synthesis, STA, and power optimization techniques
Experience with low‑power designs and multi‑clock domain architectures
Can‑do attitude, openness to new environment, people and culture
Ability to propose innovative and leading‑edge solutions
Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across highly experienced global teams
Company Description Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world‑leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.
Benefits and Opportunities
Launch and advance your career
in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
Make a real impact
by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
Maximize your performance and wellbeing
in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
Mission and Values Renesas’ mission,
To Make Our Lives Easier , is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Employment Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Work Environment We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in‑office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
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Principal Engineer – DFT Lead
to drive Design-for-Test (DFT) strategy and implementation for multi-chiplet power efficient MCU chips. This role requires deep technical expertise in DFT methodologies, leadership in cross‑functional collaboration, and ownership of test architecture to ensure high‑quality, manufacturable designs.
Define and develop DFT methodologies for multi‑chiplet SoCs
Define and implement DFT architecture for multi‑chiplet SoCs, including scan, BIST, and boundary scan
Drive test coverage goals and optimize for cost, performance, and quality
Develop and integrate DFT logic into RTL and physical design flows
Ensure seamless interaction with synthesis, timing closure, and verification teams
Validate DFT features through simulation and ATPG pattern generation
Collaborate with product engineering for silicon bring‑up and yield improvement
Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices in DFT methodology
Partner with architecture, design, and manufacturing teams to align test strategies
Qualifications
BTech/MTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 15+ years of DFT experience
Proven track record in implementing scan, MBIST, LBIST, and JTAG
Expertise in EDA tools for DFT (Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor)
Strong understanding of ATPG, fault coverage analysis, and test compression techniques
Prior experience with chiplet based designs is a strong plus
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem‑solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus
Strong understanding of synthesis, STA, and power optimization techniques
Experience with low‑power designs and multi‑clock domain architectures
Can‑do attitude, openness to new environment, people and culture
Ability to propose innovative and leading‑edge solutions
Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across highly experienced global teams
Company Description Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world‑leading MCUs, SoCs, analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.
Benefits and Opportunities
Launch and advance your career
in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
Make a real impact
by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
Maximize your performance and wellbeing
in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.
Mission and Values Renesas’ mission,
To Make Our Lives Easier , is underpinned by our company culture, TAGIE. TAGIE stands for Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative and Entrepreneurial. Our goal is to embed this unique culture in everything we do to succeed as a company and create trust with our diverse colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity Employment Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.
Work Environment We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in‑office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.
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