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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** IC Resources - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Software Debugging, Signal Processing, System on a Chip, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Macros, Backend, Computer Equipment, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815251886-test-engineer ## About the Role You must have prior experience at a Semiconductor company to be considered., You will have a strong academic record and 5-10 years' experience in Design for Test (DFT) within digital ASIC/SoC development., * 5-10 years' experience in industry with a strong track record in DFT gained across several successful ASIC projects. * Specific skills in DFT implementation: * Specification at the architecture level * Implementation using tool-based and hand-crafted methods * Integration of IP including CPU's, Analog Macros, and IO PHYs * BIST and memory repair integration * Coverage analysis and improvement to meet targets * ATPG, as well as manual and semi-automatic TPG, including simulation-based methods. * Implementation of at-speed test methodologies * DFT for power-managed designs * Generation of STA and scenario/mode constraints * Good knowledge of a full EDA vendor DFT tool suite. * Working knowledge of the complete SoC design flow and associated tools and methodologies to deliver working silicon. * Experience of RTL and gate-level simulations and related debugging. ## Description Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from IC Resources Business Manager - Semiconductor Division UK - Bristol, Cambridge, or Thames Valley £50,000 - £90,000 DOE + Share options and Bonus 5-10 years' experience - Mid- Senior level You must have prior experience at a Semiconductor company to be considered. I am seeking a DFT Engineer to join a UK-headquartered fabless semiconductor company specializing in custom ASIC design and supply services. Known for working across a broad range of sectors - including automotive, industrial, healthcare, communications, and consumer electronics - the company provides both turnkey ASIC development and IP licensing, including processor subsystems and signal processing solutions. You will have a strong academic record and 5-10 years' experience in Design for Test (DFT) within digital ASIC/SoC development. Responsibilities * Take full-flow ownership of all DFT, BIST, and test-pattern generation for complex digital and mixed-signal ASIC designs on an as-needed basis to meet customer project requirements. * Setup, run, and maintain EDA tool flows relating to DFT, BIST, and test pattern generation. * Work closely alongside the wider Front-end and Back-end teams to implement and verify DFT at all stages in the development flow. * Take responsibility for setting and meeting customers fault-coverage expectations and requirements. * Generate test specification documentation, as required, for delivery to sub-contractors providing test services. Skillset * 5-10 years' experience in industry with a strong track record in DFT gained across several successful ASIC projects. * Specific skills in DFT implementation: * Specification at the architecture level * Implementation using tool-based and hand-crafted methods * Integration of IP including CPU's, Analog Macros, and IO PHYs * BIST and memory repair integration * Coverage analysis and improvement to meet targets * ATPG, as well as manual and semi-automatic TPG, including simulation-based methods. * Implementation of at-speed test methodologies * DFT for power-managed designs * Generation of STA and scenario/mode constraints * Good knowledge of a full EDA vendor DFT tool suite. * Working knowledge of the complete SoC design flow and associated tools and methodologies to deliver working silicon. * Experience of RTL and gate-level simulations and related debugging. This role can be based in one of several UK locations and visa sponsorship can be provided. For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources. Seniority level * Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function * IndustriesSemiconductor Manufacturing and Computer Hardware Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IC Resources by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Test Engineer" roles. 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