About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer with expertise in electromechanical and electronic hardware costing for consumer products, life sciences, and energy domains. This role focuses on product teardown, should-cost analysis, VAVE workshops, and cost optimization for PCBA, wire harnesses, displays, battery modules, and other active/passive components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value engineering and supply chain efficiency.Key Responsibilities- Perform Product Teardown and Should-Cost Analysis for electromechanical products - Develop and maintain cost models for: - PCBA, Wire Harnesses - Displays (LCD, OLED, TFT), Connectors, Sensors - Battery Modules and Electronic Components - Analyze Gerber files, schematics, and BOMs for accurate cost estimation - Identify cost drivers, benchmark against industry standards, and support supplier negotiations - Lead VAVE workshops to identify cost-saving opportunities - Collaborate with design and sourcing teams to optimize PCBA layouts and reduce electronic component costs - Support new product development with early cost estimation - Analyze supplier quotes and manufacturing processes for cost validation - Drive localization strategies and supply chain cost reduction - Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and cost fluctuations in electronics manufacturing - Maintain a repository of costing methodologies and historical cost-saving case studies - Prepare and present cost analysis reports and value engineering proposals to stakeholdersRequired Skills & Qualifications- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field - Experience: 3–8 years in Should Costing and Value Engineering for electronics hardware - Strong understanding of: - PCBA design and manufacturing - Wire harnessing, display technologies, and electronic component sourcing - Proven track record of achieving measurable cost savings through engineering and sourcing strategies - Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills - Familiarity with COTS tools like Siemens TcPCM, aPriori, SEER
Job Title
Senior Cost Engineer