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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  • Power Semiconductor Single Crystal- Process, Product & Equipment Design

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Mie, 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)].

    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 | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for the development of deployment algorithms and application management in airbag ECU development, reflecting customer requirements, performance verification, parameter optimization, vehicle mounting position determination, internal and external coordination, and promotion of digitalization and automation.

    Details.

  • Program Manager - Toyota Group Leader

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥12,000,000~¥15,000,000

    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 a team of program managers to oversee a portfolio of automotive programs, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and high-quality standards across global development teams.

    Details.

  • ECU Development Engineer

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

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%.

    In the development of ECUs for vehicle control systems, this position promotes development from requirement definition to mass production as the customer's technical contact.

    Details.

  • Internal Quality System Auditor

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,800,000~¥9,000,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    internal audits based on IATF 16949. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and documenting, and promoting the maintenance and improvement of the quality management system through process evaluation and corrective and preventive actions.

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  • Customer Quality Assurance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for quality assurance of automotive components and promotes customer relations, manufacturing site collaboration, and global quality improvement.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Compatibility Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,800,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    ABS, VDC, electric brake booster This position is responsible for the calibration of automotive functions such as ABS, VDC, electric brake booster, etc., and promotes the achievement of performance targets and customer coordination through actual vehicle evaluations.

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  • Safety Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, Cyber Security
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,600,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    This position is in charge of leading functional safety and SOTIF in automotive development projects, promoting safety analysis, requirement formulation, customer negotiation, proposal and issue resolution in cooperation with global teams.

    Details.

  • Customer Project Manager

    • 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 | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for achieving project profitability, quality, schedule, and cost targets, and oversees the entire project, including customer contact, budget and resource management, risk management, team lead, and internal reporting.

    Details.

  • Production Management Group Leader

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Saitama
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for logistics and production management operations related to the entire lifecycle of products and parts, from production planning and inventory control to order receipt and shipment, procurement, export, quality and cost control, and SAP system operation.

    Details.

  • Application Engineer (Actuator) | Application Engineer (Automotive Small Actuator)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    This position is in charge of small actuators for automobiles, and as an application engineer for JOEM/J-Tier, will collect customer information, manage projects, and provide collaboration and development support with overseas bases.

    Details.

  • Interior Sensing System Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥10,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for customer relations, progress and cost management, realization of technical requirements and engineering coordination in interior sensing system (ISS) projects (staff/management).

    Details.

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