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We are now looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Senior DFT Infrastructure Engineer to join our DFX group. You will join this multifaceted and innovative DFX team to develop the next ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $94K/yr

Candidate will work with our customers' front end engineering on DFx solution (Manufacturability, Assembly, Cost,Test) on welding, fabrication and machining will be a plus. Wide variety of products ...

DFx and FMEA · Technician Training: Conduct product training for production, support operations ... Engineering or equivalent discipline · Low-noise analog front ends (sub-nanoamp current ...

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How much do dfx engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for dfx engineer in the United States is $96,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $117,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Dfx Engineer?

As a Dfx Engineer, your daily activities often include reviewing hardware design schematics, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and testability, and generating reports on design quality metrics. You may participate in design reviews, develop automated scripts to check design compliance, and work closely with manufacturing, test engineering, and quality teams to address design issues. Additionally, you are likely to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product yield and reducing defects. These responsibilities help ensure that products meet both technical specifications and real-world manufacturability standards.

What is a Dfx Engineer job?

A Dfx (Design for Excellence) Engineer focuses on optimizing product design for manufacturability, testability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure smooth production and high-quality products. Their responsibilities include analyzing design constraints, implementing best practices, and identifying areas for improvement early in the development cycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dfx Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dfx Engineer, you need a solid background in hardware design, manufacturing processes, and familiarity with design-for-X methodologies (such as DFM, DFT, DFA), typically supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency with EDA tools (like Cadence, Mentor Graphics), scripting languages, and an understanding of industry standards are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills are also important for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure optimal product quality, manufacturability, and reliability throughout the design and production cycle.

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DFx Methodology Architect

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description


WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  



THE ROLE: 

Our global team is growing, and we are looking for bold, collaborative and creative people to help us lead the industry transformation to build an adaptable intelligent world. We believe that by embracing diverse ideas, striving for excellence in all that we do, and working together as a unified team, we can accomplish anything. 

THE PERSON: 

This position invites candidates to join a small team of experts, inventing and implementing original solutions, addressing challenging DFx problems in some of the industry’s largest and most complex SOCs. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are willing to learn and ready to take on problems. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Define constraints and dependencies for IPs based on block interfaces, power supply & configuration requirements
  • Address and improve efficiency of timing, PnR, DRC and integration methodologies for DFx IPs
  • Develop new IPs and methodologies, including process characterization IP (timing, defectivity etc.) for test-vehicles
  • Define DFx Architecture for AMD’s next generation monolithic and stacked SoC product families, including testability, debug, characterization, repair and yield
  • Work with functional IP teams on integration, analysis and qualification methodologies for a growing number of DFx IPs, tools and flows

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • RTL design, timing constraints and design methodologies
  • Design qualification – STA, RTL-DRC, CDC, RDC, Constraints checking
  • Programming experience – Perl, TCL, Python
  • Design verification – Verilog simulation, coverage analysis, assertions
  • Prior knowledge of Scan design, ATPG, Memory BIST, Repair and harvesting for yield are a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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