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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  • 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).

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  • 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

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, 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.

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  • Senior Product Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual Testing)|Senior Product Quality Assurance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    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.

    A growing EV-Fleet startup is looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Engineer to work alongside our backend, DevOps, and product teams to ensure ultra- reliable, secure, and performant APIs and microservices powering our scalable SaaS platform.

    This Quality Assurance Engineer position will work with back-end, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high reliability, security, and performance of APIs and microservices that support a scalable SaaS platform.

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  • Production Manager - Global Materials Company

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Fukuoka
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This international manufacturer specializes in advanced materials that support critical technologies in energy storage, electronics, and high-performance industrial systems. With production and R&D sites spanning Europe and Asia, the company is recognized for its deep technical know-how, strong customer partnerships, and sustainability-driven innovation. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions. The workplace is global and collaborative, bringing together specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop next-generation solutions-particularly in the field of lithium-ion battery technology.

    The firm is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the production and maintenance teams at a major industrial site.
    This role is responsible This role is responsible for ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient production operations aligned with quality standards and cost targets.
    The ideal candidate has extensive The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial manufacturing environments, strong leadership capabilities, and fluency in Japanese and English.

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  • Body in White & Closure Bridge Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Shizuoka
    • ¥7,200,000~¥9,600,000

    The company is a joint venture between a major Japanese trading firm and an engineering company with extensive experience in the automotive sector. It specializes in the development and production of automotive components such as electrical systems, powertrains, and advanced safety features, providing support from product concept to mass production. The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance the performance of automotive technologies in the Japanese market.

    A major automotive development project in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka is seeking a seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in exterior parts design and CAD data management. This role will oversee key development milestones, facilitate technical communication among internal and external This role will oversee key development milestones, facilitate technical communication among internal and external stakeholders, and lead a team of engineers in ensuring the integrity of product development from concept to validation.

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  • Engineer, Thruster System Design

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, QC・QA, QC・QA, Research & Development
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a deep-tech venture company that is pioneering the future of the space industry. Through the development of re-entry and recovery technologies, we aim to dramatically improve the safety and cost efficiency of space utilization. By doing so, we are playing a role in accelerating the growth of the space industry and leading Japan to become a world leader in next-generation space technology. Would you like to join a team that creates new possibilities for space with cutting-edge technology?

    You will be responsible for the research and development of the Reaction Control System (RCS), which is essential for satellite attitude control, and propulsion systems for orbit transfer.

    Details.

  • Project Manager|Satellite Development Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Miyagi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥15,000,000

    We are a deep-tech venture company that is pioneering the future of the space industry. Through the development of re-entry and recovery technologies, we aim to dramatically improve the safety and cost efficiency of space utilization. By doing so, we are playing a role in accelerating the growth of the space industry and leading Japan to become a world leader in next-generation space technology. Would you like to join a team that creates new possibilities for space with cutting-edge technology?

    As a project manager reporting directly to the CTO, you will work on projects such as satellite development that are currently underway or will be implemented in the near future.
    You will be responsible for achieving project goals and leading the team across the organization.
    You will be responsible for achieving project goals, leading the team across the organization, and actively involved in the practical aspects of the project. As a player, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including document preparation, coordination with internal and external parties, and problem solving.

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  • Satellite System Electronics Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a deep-tech venture company that is pioneering the future of the space industry. Through the development of re-entry and recovery technologies, we aim to dramatically improve the safety and cost efficiency of space utilization. By doing so, we are playing a role in accelerating the growth of the space industry and leading Japan to become a world leader in next-generation space technology. Would you like to join a team that creates new possibilities for space with cutting-edge technology?

    You will be responsible for all aspects of spacecraft electrical systems, from design to verification.

    Details.

  • Field Application Engineer - Emulator/Prototyping Solutions

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, FAE
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,400,000~¥12,000,000

    Enabling faster and more effective development of high-performance electronics, leading EDA software solutions to break boundaries and move into A German brand that is known to be a leader in its class.

    This globally recognized technology leader in electronic design automation solutions is seeking a Field Application Engineer - Emulator /This role supports the growth of next-generation semiconductor verification and prototyping technologies by providing technical expertise and customer-facing support. If you're passionate about FPGA/ASIC design and want to help shape the future of chip development, this could be the opportunity for you. If you're passionate about FPGA/ASIC design and want to help shape the future of chip development, this could be the opportunity for you.

    Details.

  • Electronic Engineer

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,000,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    You will be responsible for the electrical design of key devices in our products, from prototyping to mass production.

    Details.

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