DFT Lead (Semiconductors)

Job Description

The DFT Lead will guide design-for-test activities for semiconductor products, including scan insertion, ATPG, memory BIST, fault coverage, test compression and silicon debug. The role typically requires a degree in electrical or electronics engineering, strong experience with DFT methodologies and EDA tools, and a solid understanding of RTL, ASIC flows and semiconductor manufacturing. Candidates should be comfortable leading engineers, defining DFT strategies, reviewing implementation results and working with design, verification, physical design and production-test teams. Clear communication, problem-solving ability and experience delivering projects to schedule are expected. Knowledge of industry standards, scripting and test-data analysis would be advantageous.

Company Info

Capgemini is a global business and technology services company headquartered in France, serving clients across consulting, digital transformation, engineering, cloud, data and artificial intelligence. It works with organizations in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, healthcare and the public sector. Capgemini Engineering provides specialist engineering and research services, including embedded systems, product development and semiconductor-related capabilities. The company operates across many countries and combines large-scale delivery teams with local expertise. In Malaysia, Capgemini supports regional and international clients through technology, consulting and engineering services. Employees may work in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and support projects ranging from enterprise systems to advanced product engineering. The company generally values technical depth, collaboration, client focus, continuous learning and the ability to work effectively in distributed teams.

Destination Guide

For a semiconductor role, Penang is the most relevant Malaysian destination: its island and mainland areas form a major electronics and manufacturing hub with opportunities in chip design, testing, automation, equipment engineering and shared services. Kuala Lumpur and nearby Cyberjaya offer broader consulting, software and corporate roles, while Johor provides growing industrial and technology opportunities. Malaysia is multicultural, English-friendly in professional settings and known for welcoming communities, varied food and a relatively affordable lifestyle. Penang offers beaches, heritage neighborhoods and a relaxed pace, although traffic and housing costs can be higher in popular areas. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass; the company handles much of the application, and approval depends on salary, qualifications and immigration rules. Before relocating, confirm the work location, benefits, tax treatment, medical cover and relocation assistance. A local bank account, rental budget and health insurance are useful preparations.