Junior DfT Design Engineer - MCU

About the role

NXP is building new teams in Catania to develop high‑impact microcontrollers as part of its Intelligent Edge and AI strategy. As a Digital DFT Engineer you will support the development and implementation of digital Design‑for‑Test solutions for complex semiconductor devices.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to digital IC design, verification, and Design‑for‑Test (DFT) activities.
• Support the development and evaluation of DFT architectures, algorithms, and methodologies.
• Analyze digital circuits to improve testability, coverage, and diagnosis capabilities.
• Assist in implementing and validating DFT solutions using industry‑standard EDA tools.
• Conduct research and technical investigations related to digital design and test challenges.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Interest in semiconductor technologies, digital integrated circuit design, and test methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Motivated, curious, and eager to learn in a challenging technical environment.

Required skills

• Familiarity with hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL).
• Basic programming skills in Python, C/C++ or similar languages.

What we offer

• Estimated gross annual base salary range between 31,200 € and 43,000 €.
• Commitment to equal pay for equal work and a competitive benefits package.