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Eppendorf

Manufactures laboratory equipment for molecular biology

Senior Value & Cost Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeHamburg, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in (business) engineering or a comparable field is required.
  • At least three years of relevant professional experience as a Cost Engineer or in a comparable role is required.
  • Practical expertise in the design, manufacturing, and cost calculation of parts in at least one material group, such as CNC parts, sheet-metal parts, molded plastic and metal parts, or printed circuit boards and cable harnesses, is required.
  • Routine use of CAD, PLM, PCM, and ERP software systems is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships, including in international teams, are required.
  • Excellent spoken and written German and English are required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Reduce manufacturing costs for laboratory devices, associated accessories, and consumables by applying and developing Value & Cost Engineering methods.
  • Contribute to selecting appropriate product feature scope, benchmark company and competitor products, and determine bottom-up cost targets for development and serial production.
  • Simulate manufacturing costs based on technical concepts, considering manufacturing technology, production location, quantities, and purchasing markets, while maintaining expertise in at least one material group within the Cost Engineering group.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities, select suitable manufacturing processes, and optimize product designs in collaboration with product developers.
  • Moderate Design-to-Cost workshops in interdisciplinary product development teams to develop viable solutions.
  • Promote the cultural adoption of Value & Cost Engineering in cross-functional development teams.
  • Prepare make-or-buy decisions, support procurement with structured cost breakdowns for price negotiations, and formulate supplier-selection requirements.
  • Share knowledge and contribute to building and developing a Cost Engineering group within the global Eppendorf R&D organization.

About the Company

Eppendorf

Manufactures laboratory equipment for molecular biology

Eppendorf develops and sells lab equipment used in life sciences. Its product range includes precision liquid handling tools (notably the piston-stroke pipette), sample containers (like the Eppi tube) and centrifugation systems. The pipette measures small liquid volumes by translating a piston stroke into a controlled displacement, while tubes store samples and centrifuges separate components by spinning samples at high speed; these pieces form the Microliter System that underpins many molecular biology workflows. The company differentiates itself through a long, privately held lineage with a history of building essential lab tools, a broad and integrated ecosystem of high‑quality instruments (from basic pipetting to premium centrifuges), and a focus on reliability for professional labs. Its goal is to remain a leading provider of precise, durable laboratory equipment that supports researchers and bioprocess work worldwide.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hamburg, Germany
Founded
1945

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