Cost Engineer - Electronics Hardware

Infosys; Mysuru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys in Mysuru, India is seeking a senior Cost Engineer with 8-15+ years of experience in Should Costing and Value Engineering for electronics hardware. The role requires deep knowledge of PCBA cost drivers, BOM analysis, and a track record of delivering tangible cost savings across design and sourcing activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and procurement to drive design‑to‑cost initiatives, assess regulatory impacts, and develop robust cost models

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Should Costing and Value Engineering for electronics hardware.
• Exposure to automotive, Avionics, industrial, consumer, networking, or IoT electronics.
• Strong understanding of hardware products & design (schematics, BOMs, component selection).
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements impacting PCBA cost (IPC, ISO, automotive standards).
• Track record of achieving measurable cost savings through engineering and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with costing tools and hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Guide design-to-cost and value engineering initiatives.
• Analyze schematics, BOMs, Gerbers, and assembly drawings from a cost perspective.
• Develop detailed PCBA cost models covering PCB fabrication, components, and assembly processes.
• Prepare and present cost analysis reports and cost breakdowns to stakeholders.
• Track cost evolution across revisions, ECNs, and lifecycle changes.

Skills

Cost engineering

Value engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Schematic/BOM analysis

Regulatory/quality knowledge

Cost driver analysis

PCBA cost modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Costing tools

Hand calculations

PCBA cost models

Job description

• Cost Engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• 8 to 15+ years of experience in Should Costing and Value Engineering for electronics hardware.
• Exposure to automotive, Avionics, industrial, consumer, networking, or IoT electronics.
• Strong understanding of hardware products & design (schematics, BOMs, component selection).
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements impacting PCBA cost (IPC, ISO, automotive standards).
• Demonstrated track record of achieving measurable cost savings through engineering and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity working on costing tools, Hand calculations etc..
• Experience in Product Teardown & Should-cost analysis for electromechanical products.
• Experience in developing detailed PCBA cost models covering:
  • PCB fabrication (layer stack-up, materials, finishes, panelization)
  • Component costing (passives, actives, ICs, connectors, custom parts
  • Assembly processes (SMT, THT, mixed-tech, testing, rework)
  • Cost estimation knowledge during concept, design, prototype, pilot, and mass-production phases.
  • Analyze cost drivers such as component selection, yield, takt time, panel utilization, and logistics.
  • Track cost evolution across revisions, ECNs, and lifecycle changes.
• Guide design-to-cost and value engineering initiatives
• Analyze schematics, BOMs, Gerbers, and assembly drawings from a cost perspective.
• Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and cost fluctuations in electronics manufacturing.
• Maintain a repository of costing methodologies, assumptions, and historical cost-saving case studies.
• Prepare and present cost analysis reports, value engineering proposals, and cost breakdowns to the stakeholders.