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 Manager (Implementation)|Implementation Project Manager

    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. The company is expanding its organizational structure with the aim of expanding and operating its services in hundreds of locations nationwide.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for project management of complex and large-scale automated transportation services, including proposals, schedule and resource management, etc., in order to realize customer requirements. This is a front-line position that will lead to successful implementation at customer sites.

    Details.

  • After Services Engineer

    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,000,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. This is a company with great momentum that is expanding its organizational structure to expand and operate the service in hundreds of locations nationwide in the future.

    You will be in charge of after-sales support operations for automated conveyor services.
    In addition to reactive support such as repairs and maintenance, you will be part of a team that aims to provide a better customer experience by quickly resolving customer issues in order to improve customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships.

    Details.

  • Production Control Engineer

    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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 track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite 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.

    You will be responsible for production management in the manufacturing of satellites and onboard components. This includes production planning, standard data management (such as bills of materials and drawings), production progress control, and business process improvement.

    Production control (production planning, unit control (bill of materials, drawings), production progress control, and business improvement) for satellite and onboard component manufacturing.

    Details.

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, QC・QA, QC・QA, Production Engineer, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, QC・QA, Production Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    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 track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite 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.

    This position is for a production engineer for spacecraft and the subsystems and components that make them up.

    Details.

  • Technical Program Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    The goal for the Technical Program Manager is to drive product development by translating complex problems into actionable plans, aligning with This role leads cross-functional teams to manage project execution, support product strategy, and This role leads cross-functional teams to manage project execution, support product strategy, and engage customers through technical discussions, PoCs, and marketing initiatives.

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  • PM (Project Manager)

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Charging Infra
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A high-profile global EV venture that has been featured in numerous media outlets.
    We are looking for new members due to business expansion.
    We are looking for a person who can work with us as a future executive candidate.

    We are looking for a “PM (Project Manager)” who will contribute to business growth through software development in the EV charging infrastructure business. This position will lead the expansion of the business by solving business and market issues with the power of software.
    The mission is to manage projects to maximize the value of products in collaboration with external stakeholders including customers and internal members. In addition to product launches and continuous improvements, multiple projects are being developed simultaneously, and you will be required to manage the product roadmap and product backlog appropriately, taking into account the status of these projects, and to put them into action.
    We look forward to working with you to realize a future where EVs are the mainstream. We look forward to hearing from you if you are excited about the prospect of realizing a future where EVs are the mainstream.

    Details.

  • Maintenance Engineer (Kyushu)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Fukuoka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥7,500,000

    A French automotive technology leader specializing in interior systems, sustainable mobility, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering innovative solutions to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and user experience. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems.

    In this position, you will be involved in supporting daily production operations, ensure the reliability and efficiency of the equipment and contribute to the improvement of processes within the plant. In this position, you will be involved in supporting daily production operations, ensure the reliability and efficiency of the equipment and contribute to the improvement of processes within the plant.

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  • RFQ Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Program・Project Management, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,500,000

    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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    As an RFQ Manager in the global RFQ team, you will lead the technical response process to RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for automotive connectivity solutions. This role focuses on securing new business globally by aligning technology offerings with commercial objectives, especially for the Asian and Japanese markets.

    Details.

  • Project Coordinator

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥11,000,000

    This company is headquartered in Germany and is the only company in the world that is capable of model-based development using only its own products, which is undergoing a period of rapid expansion, especially in the automotive industry.

    In this position, you will be responsible for the dedicated quotation of a custom-built ECU validation simulator (hardware-in-the-loop simulator), as well as the ordering and scheduling of projects. He/she will work closely with the sales department, engineering department, and the German headquarters to support the smooth progress of the project. The successful candidate must have a strong technical understanding (no engineer-level implementation skills required), be a team player and communicator, and be able to communicate in English at a business level.

    Details.

  • Lead Hardware Engineer for Satellite Communications

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Production Engineer
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A well known Japanese space company with locations in three countries. this company works to improve communication technology in the space sector developing satellite optical communication networks.

    In this role you will have the opportunity to lead the team designing new hardware for satellite communication devices. Your work, if successful, will overcome some of the space industries greatest communication challenges and allow optical communications to drastically advance and benefit space operations around the world. Your work, if successful, will overcome some of the space industries greatest communication challenges and allow optical communications to drastically advance and benefit space operations around the world.

    Details.

  • Customer Program Manager (Honda)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥13,500,000

    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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    The Program Manager acts as the "Program CEO," leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch automotive products and This role demands full lifecycle ownership-from new business acquisition through stable production-balancing cost, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, strong leadership, and bilingual (English/Japanese) skills. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, strong leadership, and bilingual (English/Japanese) communication skills to manage complex programs effectively.

    Details.

  • Resident ECU Hardware Engineer - Leading ePowertrain Supplier

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    A leading global supplier of advanced ePowertrain solutions, specializing in power electronics, ECU hardware, and software integration. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company collaborates with top-tier automotive manufacturers to drive innovation in electrified mobility. Their commitment to technological excellence, quality, and sustainability has positioned them as a key player in the transition toward next- generation electric and hybrid vehicles. Their commitment to technological excellence, quality, and sustainability has positioned them as a key player in the transition toward next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles.

    An exciting opportunity has opened for a Resident ECU Hardware Engineer to join a world-class supplier of ePowertrain solutions. embedded within a major Japanese automotive OEM, serving as the key technical liaison between the customer and the company's global ECU hardware teams. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can leverage your expertise in electrical engineering and automotive applications this is an opportunity not to be overlooked. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can leverage your expertise in electrical engineering and automotive applications this is an opportunity not to be overlooked.

    Details.

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