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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  • R&D System Design Manager/R&D Mechatronic Engineer | R&D System Design Manager/R&D Mechatronic Engineer (Automotive High Voltage Components)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A global automotive technology supplier develops advanced mobility technologies supporting vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. The organization collaborates closely with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and operates engineering and development centers across multiple regions.

    In Japan, the company maintains R&D facilities dedicated to advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the field of ADAS and automated driving.

    In this role you will focus on the development and technical coordination of next-generation electric heating systems used in electrified vehicles, including high-voltage coolant heaters. You will serve as a technical interface between Japanese OEM customers and global engineering teams, supporting system development, technical discussions, and adaptation of globally developed products to meet Japanese market requirements.
    Depending on experience and seniority, the position may involve either a technical project leadership role or an engineering execution role within the development team.

    Details.

  • Senior Electronic Power Supply Engineer for Spacecraft

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company is a next-generation space technology venture focused on unlocking powerful insights from Earth observation data. By combining advanced satellite systems with sophisticated data analytics, it delivers timely, high-resolution intelligence that supports smarter decision-making to advance society in disaster response, social infrastructure, government relations and more.

    In this role, you will contribute to the end-to-end design and integration of electrical systems for advanced small spacecraft, working across power supply architecture, communications, digital signal processing, and analog circuit design. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes members from both space and non-space backgrounds, offering a dynamic environment where diverse expertise fuels innovation. This position is ideal for engineers who want hands-on responsibility, broad technical scope, and the opportunity to tackle cutting-edge challenges in next-generation space technology.

    Details.

  • Program Coordinator

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

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    The Program Coordinator supports the end-to-end delivery of automotive programs related to digital cockpit and electrification products, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality standards. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to manage documentation, track milestones, and support governance, risk management, and continuous improvement within the program delivery framework.

    Details.

  • Software engineer for Access System

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,000,000

    It is a global automotive parts supplier with operations in 57 countries, focusing on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, the company has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama City to provide development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    As a software engineer at a leading German automotive parts manufacturer,
    you will be responsible for a series of software development processes from design to implementation, validation and integration based on software requirements and architecture.

    Details.

  • Ecosystem Architect

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    It is a global automotive parts supplier with operations in 57 countries, focusing on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, the company has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama City to provide development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    This position is to lead discussions on a wide range of complex functional and product portfolios as a trusted partner to customers in the architecture domain.
    We go beyond the framework of traditional architectural design and provide technical and practical architectural proposals from the perspective of the entire vehicle and the vehicle ecosystem.

    By leveraging the latest solutions in collaboration with diverse stakeholders to prevent setbacks and costly design changes in the development phase, and by presenting optimal functional allocations and configurations from the quotation and proposal stages, we can influence customer decisions and contribute to business expansion.

    In addition, it will play a leading role in anticipating market needs by evolving the design approach of "Scalable Functional Architecture" for both SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) and classic architectures from the traditional vehicle domain-centric thinking. The deliverables must be concrete and valuable outputs that can be used by customers in practice and lead to cost reduction.

    Details.

  • ADAS Vehicle Integration Group Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,000,000~¥11,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.

    He is a Group Manager who leads the physical and digital integration of test and development vehicles equipped with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
    He oversees the vehicle integration team and promotes projects in collaboration with domestic and overseas development teams and OEMs while ensuring quality and delivery time.

    Details.

  • UX Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a global automotive parts supplier with operations in 57 countries, focusing on key industry megatrends such as autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity, shaping the future of mobility. Founded in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company, the company has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama City to provide development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    This position will be responsible for leading and managing automotive-related projects within set timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
    It is required to improve customer satisfaction and ensure financial success throughout the product lifecycle.
    As the person who proactively promotes the project within the organization, he is responsible for planning, execution management, stakeholder engagement, and financial performance.
    We welcome those who can grow while working with the team and work positively on project management.

    Details.

  • Next-generation planning and development of cutting-edge large-scale SoC-PF (hardware software) leading the SDV era

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].

    In the field of automobiles, where digitalization is accelerating, we are developing next-generation in-vehicle communication systems, high-performance microcontrollers, SoCs, and electronic components.

    Details.

  • Software Development Engineer for Perimeter Monitoring Systems (Camera Control)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Hyogo, Aichi
    • ¥4,700,000~¥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)].

    By intuitively displaying images of the vehicle's surroundings, we are working to create products that provide safety and security to drivers.
    In this position, we welcome those who want to contribute to improving the user experience through camera control technology.

    Details.

  • Hardware Architect – E/E Architecture (Zone Control Unit)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,100,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for cost-optimized HW concept and architecture design in collaboration with OEM customers for Zone Control Unit products, which are responsible for the E/E architecture of next-generation vehicles.
    In cooperation with our global development network, we contribute to the development of innovative technical solutions and the launch and validation of HW products.
    This is a call to strengthen the system in line with the growing demand for Zone Control Unit products.

    Details.

  • Program Manager for Global Space Venture

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000

    An international satellite development and services company with a very strong manufacturing base. Their work has been critical to making space data accessible to the private market by offering a fixed-rate modular satellite network and mission planning service that is highly competitive in the market. By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have quickly becoming a global team and leader in the space industry.

    Help establish the Tokyo branch and lead program management for a variety of satellite programs as the team experiences explosive growth in the Japanese market. Your work will ensure the timely completion and satisfaction of projects related to spacecraft missions. By bridging business and engineering, the west and Japan, and speed with reliability your work will be a critical contribution to one of the most exciting teams in the Japanese space industry.

    Details.

  • Program Manager for Leading Space Venture

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥11,000,000

    Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.

    In this role you will play a critical part of ensuring the success of satellite and spacecraft missions. You will be the key person coordinating milestones, timelines, budgeting, and overall progress of satellite missions. Your ability to analyze, forecast, and prepare for future challenges will be what determines the successful and on-time completion of mission and deliverables.

    Details.

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