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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  • Electrical Circuit Design & Hardware Performance Evaluation Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tochigi
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,900,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be in charge of electrical and electronic circuit design and hardware performance evaluation of motorcycle ECUs for several major automakers.
    ・Materialize
    requirements through communication with customers, promote electrical and electronic circuit design and hardware performance evaluation
    to realize customer requirements, and promote collaboration with other departments and project management in product development.

    Details.

  • Electronics Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    The Project Manager leads and coordinates international automotive projects, collaborating with global teams to deliver on quality, cost, and schedule targets. This role involves managing project planning, steering, risk control, and change management while ensuring alignment with customer and and business requirements.

    Details.

  • Electronics System Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    The Electronic System Engineer needs to support communication and technical alignment between Japanese OEMs and internal global development teams for automotive electronics products. This role involves requirements analysis, system concept development, and specification management to ensure This role involves requirements analysis, system concept development, and specification management to ensure successful collaboration and project execution in the Japanese market.

    Details.

  • Electronics Hardware Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.

    Hardware Development Engineer needs to plan, coordinate, and optimize hardware development within product development projects. defining requirements with customers, developing hardware modules, and ensuring delivery on quality, cost, and schedule targets.

    Details.

  • Hardware Engineer (Circuit Design & Evaluation-Motorcycle EV Hardware Development)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tochigi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,900,000

    It is a global supplier that was born in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. It has bases in 27 countries around the world and is active for about 80,000 people. The business domains are wide-ranging, including powertrain, chassis, ADAS and autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and we are demonstrating our strengths in the CASE domain. The company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and is also undergoing large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be in charge of circuit design and evaluation, such as circuit design, verification work, and component selection. This is the job to design electronic circuits such as inverters, controllers, ECUs, and BMS that drive and control motors based on customer requirements and internal requirements, and to participate in the development of mechanical domains, control and software domains, and manufacturing domains in order to achieve the target functions and performance.
    We will also entrust you with the role of team leader according to your ability and experience, meeting with customers, materializing requirements, setting product requirements, and other factors.

    Details.

  • Mobility Service Technician|Mobility Service Technician Support

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000

    A company dedicated to helping businesses and public transportation providers transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets and reduce their carbon footprint. Their mission is to simplify EV adoption by offering comprehensive support, including fleet planning, charging optimization, and energy
    With a proven track record in deploying commercial EVs for major logistics and transportation companies, they provide technology-driven By leveraging vehicle and charging data, they enable By leveraging vehicle and charging data, they enable businesses to make smarter, more sustainable mobility decisions.

    The front-line engineer is responsible for the installation, inspection, and trouble-shooting of commercial EVs and chargers onsite, and supports stable operation onsite through the selection, procurement, and installation of EV vehicles and chargers, as well as trouble-shooting and inspections after installation. You will also provide technical support for telematics equipment connection and communication, and lead the introduction and operation of next-generation mobility from a technical perspective.

    Details.

  • Motor Control & Sensing Technology Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥11,000,000

    We are one of the world's top 5 leading automotive parts manufacturers with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, car body, and CSS.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. We are constantly working on the development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    You will plan future technologies, realize functional performance by utilizing cutting-edge devices (SoC, etc.), and plan and develop key technologies for new products.
    You will utilize your expertise in semiconductors, propose seeds to systems and customers from the bottom up, and promote planning and development together with them.

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  • Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    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.

    The Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer provides technical leadership in the definition and development of automotive audio systems, with responsibility for sound quality, customer satisfaction, and market performance. This role acts as the key contact for OEMs and internal teams on all This role acts as the key contact for OEMs and internal teams on all acoustic engineering matters, guiding system design, execution, and innovation in the field.

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  • New OEM Quality Assurance Manager

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), QC・QA, QC・QA, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    We are a mobility-related startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs "one-seater, moped mini-car category. We are promoting a business that redefines "mobility options" by taking on the challenge of minimizing mobility issues and environmental impact in rural areas and building an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM, with mass production scheduled to begin in October 2025.

    This role is to design a quality assurance system from scratch at the "initial stage of mass production" and lead the construction and operation of the system. We not only perform inspections, but also "systematize quality" and realize a "reproducible and stable supply". You will work across the board from design, manufacturing, procurement, and customer support to shape the quality foundation of manufacturing.

    Details.

  • Ceramics Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    The company is the Japanese subsidiary of a semiconductor equipment manufacturer founded in the USA.
    It is among the world's top in revenue, scale, and market share.
    Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success. Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success.
    Ranked No. 1 in global semiconductor equipment sales in 2022, it provides a chance to leverage skills in a growing industry with the market leader.

    The company is seeking specialist in ceramic components used in their chambers. Ceramic expertise is prioritized over semiconductor experience. The role focuses on 70% R&D collaboration with suppliers and 30% quality control of supplier products. Target components include bulk ceramics such as Target components include bulk ceramics such as nozzles, blades, rings, domes, pins, and liners, as well as ceramic heaters and ceramic electrostatic chucks (ESC). Primary materials are Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) and Aluminum Nitride (AlN).

    Details.

  • Resident Engineer (Gunma)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Gunma
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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.

    This role serves as the key technical interface between the customer and internal teams to support the development, integration, and production launch of automotive electrical and software products. It involves troubleshooting, coordinating change management, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the product lifecycle. It involves troubleshooting, coordinating change management, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the product lifecycle.

    Details.

  • Toyota Lead Program Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa, Aichi
    • ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000

    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.

    This role is responsible for leading and executing new product launch programs from pursuit through production, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, development, and management (QCDDM) objectives. It involves cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation within a global matrix organization, specifically for automotive electronics programs. It involves cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation within a global matrix organization, specifically for automotive electronics programs.

    Details.

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