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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  • Quality Assurance of Battery Cells

    • OTHERS, Others
    • Chemical, QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Shiga, Kanagawa, Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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.

    In this position, you will be responsible for taking measures and responding in all directions to ensure the high safety and quality of battery cells. This is an important role in which you will be responsible for improving quality and safety from multiple perspectives, such as ensuring conformity with related regulations, in addition to evaluating products for use under harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures and vibration.

    Details.

  • Advanced DRAM Circuit Design Engineer / Engineering Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥25,000,000

    The company is a major player in the development of advanced memory solutions that power everything from artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to smartphones, data centers and next-generation technologies. With the rapid expansion of AI and data-driven computing, its technologies are becoming increasingly critical to the future of the digital world.

    This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly international and technology-driven environment, collaborating with global teams on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies. For an experienced engineering leader, it is a chance to take ownership of important technology initiatives while contributing to a business that is playing a key role in shaping the next generation of computing.


    A leading semiconductor company is looking for an IP Development Design Engineer with over 5 years of experience to support the development and integration of semiconductor IP for advanced products.

    Details.

  • Production Engineer|Equipment Engineering (Improvement, Maintenance, New Installation)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Gifu
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,100,000

    Since its establishment, the company has expanded its business in several fields such as electronic components, semiconductor-related products, and LED lighting, based on its core proprietary ceramic material technology. In particular, we have one of the largest global market shares in ceramic substrates with high thermal conductivity, and have achieved stable business growth against the backdrop of growth in the AI data center and electric vehicle markets. We continue to provide differentiated products to the global market on the strength of our manufacturing technology and quality assurance system, which are difficult for our competitors to replicate.

    We also focus on making it easy for employees to work, and have established a free time system, a company dormitory system, and a stock ownership plan. In recent years, the company has ranked high in the rankings of listed companies and is also attracting attention as a company with "high hourly wages and little overtime work. With a stable management base and technological capabilities, this company offers a work environment conducive to long-term career development.

    You will be involved in a series of equipment engineering work from process design of new equipment, equipment specifications, ordering, to delivery start-up.

    Details.

  • Mission Integration Engineer | Mission Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    This position is a key position in the launch services business, working on both commercial and technical aspects of the project.
    Understands the mission requirements of the customer satellite operators and leads all technical aspects from satellite integration to launch site operations and post-launch support.
    We coordinate to ensure that the customer's satellite meets our launch vehicle side requirements and increase the certainty of mission success through the integration of mechanical and electrical interfaces.

    Details.

  • Development of single crystal growth process technology, product design, and process and equipment design for power semiconductors

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Mie, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    The candidate will be responsible for designing elemental and process technologies for wafer manufacturing for power semiconductors, and developing related production technologies.

    Details.

  • Airbag ECU Algorithm and Application Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    This position is responsible for developing deployment algorithms and managing applications in airbag ECU development, reflecting customer requirements, verifying performance, optimizing parameters, determining vehicle installation positions, coordinating internally and externally, and promoting digitalization and automation.

    Details.

  • ECU Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    In ECU development for vehicle control systems, I serve as the customer's technical contact point, promoting development from requirements definition to mass production.

    Details.

  • Interior Sensing Systems Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥10,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    This position is responsible for designing and defining requirements for the entire system, promoting optimal system development based on customer needs in collaboration with international and interdisciplinary teams.

    Details.

  • Airbag ECU Technical Project Staff

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    The Technical Project Manager (TPM) holds a core position in airbag ECU development, leading a project team composed of personnel responsible for software and hardware development, leading the creation of high-quality products, and serving as a technical contact point for customers, handling requirements analysis and technical proposals for implementation.

    Details.

  • Software Development Leader, ADAS Product Project

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,600,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    In an ADAS product development project for a Japanese automaker, you will oversee the entire software development process and lead the project to success.

    Details.

  • Power Solutions ECU System Calibration Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,500,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    In power solution ECU system compliance projects, you will be responsible for scheduling, budgeting, and requirements management.

    Details.

  • Functionality Development Engineer/System Architect

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,600,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

    You will be responsible for designing various functions such as vehicle stability control, coordinated regenerative control, automatic braking functions, and fail-safe functions.

    Details.

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