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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  • AD/ADAS Field Quality Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,600,000

    Company Overview: The mobility industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation. At the forefront of this shift, we are a global leading company creating next-generation mobility experiences. We operate in markets worldwide, driving innovative initiatives across a wide range of fields including electrification, autonomous driving, connected technologies, and software development. We aim not only to provide products but also to make people's lives more convenient, safer, and more sustainable. As we advance business transformation and technological innovation on a global scale, we have an environment where diverse teams can enjoy new challenges. We hold positions where we can contribute to the creation of the future mobility society with significant discretion and influence.

    You will be responsible for improving the market quality of AD/ADAS systems, leading everything from cause analysis to improvement promotion based on defect information and driving data from customers around the world. You will identify root causes in collaboration with development departments and suppliers regarding quality issues in sensors and control systems, contributing to the realization of safer and more reliable advanced driver assistance technologies. This position enables you to promote quality improvement from a global perspective.

    Details.

  • Overall Electronics and Electrical Systems Area: New Vehicle Project Promotion and Quality Control (General Staff, Supervisor/Specialist)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    Company Overview: A period of major transformation in the mobility industry, said to occur once every hundred years. At the forefront of this shift, we are a global leading company creating next-generation mobility experiences. We operate in markets worldwide, driving innovative initiatives across a wide range of fields including electrification, autonomous driving, connected technologies, and software development. We aim not only to provide products but also to make people's lives more convenient, safer, and more sustainable. As we advance business transformation and technological innovation on a global scale, we have an environment where you can enjoy new challenges alongside a diverse team. This position allows you to contribute to the creation of the future mobility society with significant discretion and influence.

    This position is responsible for promoting projects and quality control across the entire electronics and electrical fields in new vehicle development. You will visualize the progress and quality of electronic system and software development, and lead development in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including design, testing, production, and overseas sites. You will manage the increasingly sophisticated and complex vehicle electronic architecture across the board, contributing to the realization of high-quality next-generation mobility.

    Details.

  • Robotic Joint Actuator System Design Leader | Robot Joint Actuator System Design and Development Leader

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Aichi
    • ¥9,500,000~¥12,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. It operates mainly in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, it is also engaged in research and demonstration in next-generation mobility fields.

    You will be responsible for everything from formulating requirements and specifications for joint actuators installed in AI robots to system concept, design, prototyping, evaluation, and improvement. You will conduct system design from an overhead perspective of components such as motors, reducers, servo drivers, and encoders, architectural design, and mechatronic integrated design, coordinating technical cooperation internally and externally, and managing technical progress within the development team.

    Details.

  • Planning, requirements definition, and advanced system development related to driver cooperative safety systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, FAE
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting a top-class domestic market share in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and off-vehicle business (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting Level 4 autonomous driving demonstration experiments on public roads and are working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Utilizing AI, IT technology, and data-driven approaches, we define system requirements, develop architecture, and verify

    system requirements to achieve safety and security through collaboration between cognitive judgment systems for drivers and occupants, and vehicle systems (ADAS/AD). [Development Tools, Development Environments]
    Requirements/Process/Software Management Tools (Codebeamer, Github) Python
    and data analysis platforms,
    machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, etc.),
    generative AI/LLM utilization environments, Cloud (AWS, Azure),
    PoC environments: container technologies (Docker, Podman), API integration and microservice configuration, simulator environment (CarMaker)
    *Flexible selection according to purpose

    Details.

  • Analysis, Analysis, and Reliability Evaluation Technology for Power Semiconductors for Electric Vehicles

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, FAE
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥11,000,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, and we are working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Global environmental issues are critical challenges, and for this reason, it is necessary to rapidly advance the electrification of mobility. Power semiconductors are essential key devices for driving motors in electric vehicles. We are engaged in research and development of power semiconductors aimed at lower losses and smaller sizes.
    To advance electrification, it is necessary to quickly develop power semiconductors that are good at low prices, reduce losses, and have high reliability. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze, analyze, and evaluate reliability early on the quality and failure of developed products, and to feed back them into the design and processing processes of developed products. We are seeking individuals who are eager to take on challenges and work to improve the performance and quality of power semiconductors through analysis, reliability evaluation, and technological development, leading global electrification and creating added value in new mobility.

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  • Automotive Business Division CX Director

    • IT, Software platform
    • Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Program・Project Management, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥11,000,000~¥18,000,000

    To directly solve problems for manufacturing, which accounts for about 20% of Japanese industry,
    we provide SaaS services and have already successfully raised about 30 billion yen in funding, making us a rapidly growing company.
    We are a company that is working daily to create new systems that change the norms of industry, so that everyone involved in manufacturing can fully demonstrate their inherent abilities.


    You will handle everything from identifying customer management issues to driving business transformation, product delivery, and on-site change management.

    Details.

  • Cutting-edge electronic platforms and semiconductor development to realize global SDVs

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥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)].

    We are recruiting engineers who want to take on the challenge of driving innovation in the industry by leveraging cutting-edge hardware and software technologies in the fields of electronic platforms for SDVs and semiconductor development.

    Details.

  • Electrification Acquisition & Sales Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,600,000

    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.

    I am responsible for the global business of electrified products and serve as the customer contact for Japanese automakers, driving a wide range of projects from business strategy formulation to mass production phases.
    In collaboration with domestic and international development, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality departments, we lead QCD management, problem-solving, and business expansion activities based on customer requirements.

    Details.

  • Customer Quality Assurance

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Shizuoka, Aichi
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    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.

    As a member of the global quality team, you serve as the quality contact point for customers and promote quality improvement in collaboration with domestic and international departments.

    Responsible for analyzing customer quality performance, addressing quality issues, reducing warranty costs, and managing the initial flow of new products, coordinating global quality activities including overseas quality teams.

    Details.

  • Electrical Components Design & Development Engineer | Design and Development of Electrical Components

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,500,000~¥9,500,000

    It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. We mainly develop the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, and operate both domestically and internationally. We have strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and have a broad sales record in global markets.
    The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, we are also engaged in research and demonstration in next-generation mobility fields.

    You will be responsible for mass production and development of electrical components that meet target performance while coordinating with internal and external related departments.

    Details.

  • Customer engineer | Customer Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Engineer
    • Hiroshima, Iwate
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This is the Japanese subsidiary of a global semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer founded in the United States.
    We are world-class in terms of sales, business scale, and market share.
    We provide an environment where we can contribute to our customers' success through problem-solving while engaging with cutting-edge technological innovations and advanced customer needs.
    In 2022, we became the world's No.1 sales manufacturer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, making us a leading company in the growing semiconductor industry where you can further develop your skills and experience.

    You will be responsible for providing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufactured by our partner companies, including major semiconductor manufacturers, at their factories. Your work will primarily involve regular inspections of the equipment and troubleshooting issues such as equipment malfunctions. Troubleshooting issues range from simple part replacements that can be handled by one person to those requiring a team of up to three engineers.

    Details.

  • Project & Production Quality Leader

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, QC・QA, Program・Project Management, Production Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,600,000~¥8,600,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

    In this role you will lead quality activities for a major automotive electronics project from new-project development through mass production.

    You will act as the quality bridge between a Japanese OEM customer, overseas development teams, and the manufacturing site, coordinating project quality, product/process changes, quality issues, customer approvals, audits, and continuous improvement.

    This is not an inspection-only position. The role requires someone who can independently investigate quality problems, drive root-cause analysis and recurrence prevention, coordinate multiple departments, and communicate directly with customers.

    Details.

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