Cost Engineer 6
Core
Senior Cost Engineer driving cost-in-design, should-cost analysis, and cross-functional trade-offs for semiconductor components and assemblies.
Role type
Senior IC cost engineer (semiconductor manufacturing)
Builds
Cost models, cost libraries, and commodity insights for new product introductions
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
should-cost modeling, Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), teardown analysis, manufacturing process evaluation, supplier cost validation, cross-functional leadership, technical drawing comprehension, costing tools proficiency, negotiation
Preferred skills
semiconductor fabrication knowledge, value engineering, NPI program support, Program Management methods, NX CAD, ProE Creo, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead should-cost modeling and DFC/DFM cost analysis for complex semiconductor components; Perform deep technical analysis including teardown reviews and manufacturing process evaluation; Develop robust cost models and serve as technical authority for ambiguous costing challenges; Lead cost engineering initiatives for NPI programs from concept through production ramp; Drive alignment across Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers on design trade-offs and material costs; Partner with sourcing teams to validate supplier cost structures and support negotiation strategies; Provide organizational leadership through mentorship and creation of reusable models and cost libraries; Present assessments and recommendations to peer and executive levels.
