Electrical and electronics jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

Trends in Electrical and Electronics Jobs

Electrification (electric vehicles)

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing and automakers are focusing on developing electric vehicles to replace traditional internal combustion engines. Stricter government regulations and advances in battery technology are increasing the range of EVs and the availability of charging infrastructure.

Automatic Driving Technology

Automated driving technology is evolving rapidly, with the development of advanced driver assistance systems based on sensors, cameras, AI, and real-time data processing. Research is underway on legal and ethical issues and safety improvements for the practical application of automated driving technology.

connectivity

Vehicle connectivity is improving as communications between vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure evolve. This allows vehicles to connect to the Internet and provide services such as data sharing, real-time navigation information, entertainment, and vehicle diagnostics.

AI and Automotive Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in a variety of applications to improve vehicle safety and comfort. These include the development of automated driving systems, improved driver assistance features, voice recognition, natural language processing, and facial recognition.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Automakers are working to develop vehicles that are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Lightweight technologies, energy-efficient electronic systems, the use of renewable energy, and waste reduction are key initiatives.
Along with these trends, there has been an increase in job opportunities in R&D, circuit and packaging design, and electrical and electronic control design.

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  • Project Leader - Circuit/PCB Design for Vehicle Safety & Dynamics Sensing Systems

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Hyogo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    As a project leader of the next generation hardware, you will be involved in the future conception of systems for sensing vehicle behavior necessary for future automated driving and collision safety systems that will be the last resort for automobile accidents.

    Details.

  • Customer Project Specialist

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    This position leads customer-facing initiatives within a global automotive Tier-1 supplier environment. The role requires strong communication and The role requires strong communication and project management skills to coordinate between Japanese OEM customers and global internal teams, ensuring project delivery in line with quality, budget, and schedule targets. This position leads customer-facing initiatives within a global automotive Tier-1 supplier environment.

    Details.

  • Program Operations Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    Lead program execution and customer alignment in Japan while scaling global operations for new business growth. Ensure high-performing teams, disciplined execution, and effective collaboration between local and global stakeholders.

    Details.

  • Engineering Services Delivery Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    This position coordinates and supports delivery management of engineering services for Japanese OEMs. The role ensures timely project execution, builds strong customer relationships, and drives process improvements and lessons learned across programs.

    Details.

  • Structural Design (Energy Storage Systems)

    • OTHERS, Others
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,500,000

    We are a top-class energy solution company in Japan that is attracting attention for its next-generation energy storage technology.
    With a focus on large-scale energy storage systems developed in-house, we are also contributing to social issues such as disaster countermeasures and the utilization of renewable energy. We have a strong track record with major electric power companies and local governments, and have a business foundation with both stability and growth potential.
    Our small, elite organization allows young employees to have discretion, and it is rewarding to be involved in the entire product development process.
    We are a clean-tech company that combines technological strength with social contribution.

    Details.

  • R&D Manager|R&D Organization General Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ~¥15,000,000

    Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.

    The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.

    This is a general manager position for an R&D organization responsible for automated driving technology.
    This position is responsible for managing an organization of approximately 90 engineers based in Tokyo and Ibaraki, and leading technical collaboration with customers and the global headquarters. This is an extremely important and discretionary management position that will drive the execution of strategy in the Japanese market.

    You will be responsible for overseeing a diverse R&D organization of approximately 90 engineers across two sites (Tokyo and Ibaragi). As the local leader, you will drive engineering execution, talent development, and strategic alignment with OEM customers and Valeo's global headquarters.
    This is a high-impact leadership role with broad scope, strong autonomy, and direct influence on the future of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions in Japan. This is a high-impact leadership role with broad scope, strong autonomy, and direct influence on the future of ADAS and autonomous driving solutions in Japan.

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  • E-Bike Battery Pack BMS Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Micromobility, Others
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Osaka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a manufacturer of electrically power assisted bicycles that boasts one of the largest market shares in Japan. We are a manufacturer of electrically power assisted bicycles that boasts the top market share in Japan. We are leading the industry by leveraging our frame manufacturing technology cultivated over many years and our motor and battery development capabilities cultivated in the field of home appliances.
    In addition, we are pursuing the possibilities of bicycles that are familiar to people's lives and challenging new service businesses such as IoT bicycles and shared bicycles. Our goal is to create a new bicycle culture that transcends conventional boundaries.
    Furthermore, we place importance on the growth of each and every employee and promote communication across departmental boundaries to create an environment in which employees can grow independently and demonstrate their strengths.

    This is the development and evaluation/verification of lithium-ion batteries for electrically power assisted bicycles. In particular, you will be responsible for the development of BMS (Battery Management System), which is necessary for the safe and efficient use of lithium-ion batteries.
    In addition, there is a possibility that you will be involved in the development, evaluation, and verification of measures against market defects of current batteries, 4M and EOL support, and chargers that are handled by the same department.

    Details.

  • Resident Engineer (Aichi/Tokyo)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥13,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    Provide technical interface support for the integration, development, and launch of automotive systems and software. Act as a key liaison with customers, translating market-driven requirements into platform specifications and ensuring successful vehicle program execution.

    Details.

  • Requirement Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), QC・QA, Production Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Production Engineer
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    The main responsibility is to gather, organize, and oversee stakeholder requirements throughout the entire lifecycle process. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements.

    Details.

  • Production Management (ECU)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Production Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,000,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    You will be involved in one of the following production control operations related to ECUs: product production instructions, parts ordering instructions, ordering and receiving of products and parts to be shipped to overseas locations, and business improvement.

    Details.

  • Motor Control ECU Hardware Engineer (HEV/BEV/ICE)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,000,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    You will plan/develop electric control ECUs for next-generation electric vehicles (BEV/PHEV/HEV).

    Details.

  • Power Circuit Design Engineer-In-Flight Systems for Aircraft

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Osaka
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,500,000

    We provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of society and customers. In particular, the Design & Marketing Division, with "customer-driven business activities" at its core, promotes the creation of brands and cultures, the development of new markets and businesses, and the maximization of existing businesses, while also enhancing the competitiveness of the entire company by strengthening UX design and modernizing marketing. In addition, the Planning & Operations Management Department's Planning & Management Division is responsible for leading cross-company transformation projects and organizational reforms by continuously optimizing people, processes, and technology. By introducing a variety of career support systems and flexible work styles that respond to the global business environment, the company has established a system that allows each employee to contribute to solving social issues while growing as an individual.

    You will be in charge of product development for in-flight entertainment systems for aircraft and in-flight control systems that are standard equipment on aircraft.

    Details.

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