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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  • eVTOL Hybrid System Project Manager | Hybrid Systems for eVTOL - Project Management

    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,400,000

    As a global mobility manufacturer group's research and development company, we are responsible for developing a wide range of advanced technologies including four- and two-wheel, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies. We are also engaged in research and development in the aerospace sector, such as reusable rockets and space-related systems, aiming to realize next-generation mobility and social infrastructure. We have established an environment where we can be involved in everything from basic research to mass production development, and we are a company that promotes innovative technology development with a global market in mind.

    World-class R&D company within a global mobility group, engaged in the development of a wide range of advanced technologies, including automobiles, motorcycles, electrification, autonomous driving, and connected mobility. The company is also expanding into the aerospace sector, developing technologies such as reusable rockets and space-related systems to help shape the future of mobility and social infrastructure. With an environment that supports involvement from fundamental research through mass-production development, it drives innovative technologies for global markets.

    The role scope is non-technical domains, involving project management that spans subsystems and projects within each system across the board.

    Details.

  • Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Device Engineer | Device Development for Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Devices

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥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)].

    You will be involved in the planning, development, and design of high-voltage, high-current power semiconductor devices (Si-IGBT, SiC-MOSFET, GaN-HEMT) for inverter systems for electric vehicles.

    Details.

  • Electrical Engineer | Electrical Engineer for Space Multiprotocol Modems and Related Communication Systems

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥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. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.

    You will be responsible for the overall electrical and electronic circuit design of space multiprotocol modems and related communication systems.
    You will be involved with a wide range of autonomy, from specification formulation to prototype development, and final product development through management of external contractors.

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  • Product Quality Engineer, Aerospace & Defense Systems | Quality Assurance Engineer Supporting Aerospace and Defense Projects

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥11,000,000

    A leading global technology company representing Japan. Based on advanced ICT technologies cultivated over many years, we utilize cutting-edge technologies such as AI, biometrics, and cybersecurity to expand our business broadly from social infrastructure to cutting-edge industrial fields.
    In the automotive and mobility sectors, we support the realization of next-generation mobility using software and data, and in the space sector, we have extensive experience and technical capabilities supporting Japan's space development through satellites and space-related systems.
    Going forward, we will further promote corporate transformation centered on AI and the advancement of digital infrastructure, aiming to solve global social issues and create new value in growth areas such as mobility, space, and security. A major attraction is that we can participate in large-scale projects that not only focus on research and development but also contribute to social and industrial transformation.

    This position is responsible for quality control and quality assurance of hardware products and systems in the aerospace and defense sectors. By collaborating with development departments and suppliers, we support the improvement of product and system quality and project success through promoting quality governance, defect analysis and recurrence prevention, QMS operations, and audit response. We are consistently involved in quality management from order receipt to operation, supporting social infrastructure in the aerospace, aerospace, and defense sectors from a quality perspective.

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  • Car Audio System Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

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  • Space Component Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, SE(General purpose)
    • Ibaraki, Tokyo
    • ¥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. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level. By leveraging satellite simulation technology and spacecraft communication hardware they aim to connect telecommunications on a planetary level.

    You will be responsible for selecting and evaluating electronic and optical components for space communication systems and related equipment, as well as reflecting them in system design.

    This position is not just about component procurement or management; from a systems engineering perspective, you will evaluate whether the system operates reliably in space environments and whether the system as a whole is feasible, and drive development. You will collaborate with in-house hardware engineers, specialists from various fields, external component manufacturers, and technical partners to support the development of highly reliable space equipment.

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  • AD/ADAS Field Quality Development Engineer

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

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    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 collaborate with development departments and suppliers to identify root causes of 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.

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  • 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

    This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.

    This position is responsible for promoting projects and quality control across the entire electronic and electrical equipment field 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 bases. You will manage the increasingly advanced and complex vehicle electronic architecture across the board, contributing to the realization of high-quality next-generation mobility.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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