DFT Engineer; Semicon

Position: DFT Engineer (Semicon)
Location: The Hague

For an innovative international semiconductor company developing advanced solutions for the automotive and industrial electronics markets, we are looking for an experienced DFT Engineer. The organization is renowned for its cutting-edge chip development, strong R&D culture, and focus on delivering high‑quality semiconductor solutions that power next‑generation technologies worldwide.

Location:

Netherlands or abroad
Full‑time (40 hours per week)
100% Remote, Hybrid, or On‑site possible
Freelance/ZZP and Temporary/ Temp‑to‑Perm opportunities available

The Role  As a  DFT Engineer , you will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing advanced semiconductor products for demanding industrial and automotive applications. You will play a key role in ensuring the testability, quality, and manufacturability of complex integrated circuits.

Key Responsibilities   Develop and define  DFT (Design for Test)  specifications based on product test strategies and  DfX requirements .
Implement and verify advanced  DFT structures  within complex chip designs.
Generate, optimize, and validate  ATPG test patterns .
Support  ATE bring-up  and manufacturing test development.
Contribute to the development of innovative  DFT methodologies , test strategies, and best practices.
Deliver project milestones and documentation according to quality and timing requirements.
Work closely with design, verification, and production teams throughout the development cycle.

Required Qualifications   Bachelor's or Master's degree in  Electrical Engineering  or a related discipline.
Minimum of  5 years of relevant DFT experience .
Proven experience within the  semiconductor industry  is a  must .
Strong knowledge of:
Scan
ATPG
BIST
JTAG

Experience with  DFT/ATPG tools  such as  Tessent .
Good understanding of  VHDL ,  Verilog , and/or  System Verilog .
Basic scripting experience (e.g. Python, Perl, Tcl, Shell).
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on mindset.
Nice to Have   

Experience with  mixed-signal designs .
Knowledge of automotive semiconductor development processes.
Experience working in cross-functional international engineering teams.
What’s on Offer?
Work on leading-edge semiconductor products for industrial and automotive applications
Flexible working arrangements: remote, hybrid, or on‑site
Opportunities for freelancers (ZZP) and temporary/ temp-to-perm candidates
Full‑time position (40 hours per week)
International, innovative, and highly technical work environment
Long‑term opportunities and career growth

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