Mechanical jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

Industry Trends for Mechanical-related Jobs

Digitalization of design work

To meet the increasing complexity of products and the demand for quick delivery and cost reduction, most machines in the automotive industry require design engineers to master not only mechanical engineering but also various digital technologies, including the use of CAD software such as 3D CAD and simulation tools.

Importance of mechatronics engineers

In recent years, IOT, in which automobiles are connected to the Internet, such as automated driving, has been accelerating, and automobiles are becoming increasingly electronic, including connected services. As a result, the demand for mechatronics engineers with knowledge not only in mechanical engineering but also in electronics and computing is increasing.

Automation and Population Intelligence

Efforts are also underway to use artificial intelligence to shorten the design process, and the automotive industry is focusing on AI-based design optimization, automation, and design prediction and improvement.

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  • Application Engineer – Robotics & Autonomous Systems

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide joy to more people 10 years from now, 20 years from now, and beyond, we have been and will continue to take on the challenge of creating new value that is not bound by existing frameworks so that customers around the world can be happy.
    The company, which has provided a variety of products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is looking for colleagues to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    It is an algorithm development that generates real-time information about where the vehicle is and what is around it in a complex traffic environment, and how it moves safely and efficiently. You will integrate multimodal information such as cameras, radar, and LiDAR (sensor fusion) and apply technology in the field of robotics to optimize movement to autonomous driving.

    Details.

  • Production Control & Planning Leader (Motorcycle Suspension & Marine Hydraulics)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Management
    • Shizuoka
    • ¥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.

    This position is responsible for production management of motorcycle suspension and marine hydraulic products, and oversees the entire factory operation, from order receipt to production planning to inventory and personnel optimization. We will respond to fluctuations in domestic and international demand while promoting the maximization of production efficiency and quality.

    Details.

  • Sales for European Space Technologies Team

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales Administration, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Business Development & Strategy, International Sales
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This company operates a globally integrated space infrastructure network that enables near real-time connectivity between satellites and Earth. With strategically positioned assets that provide exceptional orbital coverage, it supports mission-critical data and communications for both government and commercial partners. Their strong expertise, reliability, and international mindset has allowed for a very positive entrance to the Japanese market as they expand their team.

    Take on the role of a founding member of the Japanese branch for a global space technologies team. You will work directly with the head of APAC to generate sales within the Japanese market. You will use your strong language ability, self-drive, and creativity to make independent decisions that will drive sales processes. Creating proposals, strategy, and developing into a more senior role throughout the course of your work, you generate revenue that will grow the team within Japan and APAC.

    Details.

  • Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A global automotive electronics manufacturer develops advanced technologies that enhance vehicle safety, comfort, and driver awareness. The company works closely with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and collaborates across global engineering, quality, and commercial teams to deliver innovative automotive products.

    In Japan, the organization plays an important role in adapting global products to local customer requirements and acting as a bridge between Japanese OEMs and overseas development teams.

    In this role you will be responsible for leading automotive development projects for electronic rearview mirrors and related next-generation products, acting as the technical and strategic bridge between Japanese OEM customers and the global headquarters development team.

    You will focus on customer-facing project leadership, technical coordination, milestone management, and cross-cultural alignment. In addition to supporting ongoing development programs, the role also contributes to new business acquisition activities and supports the introduction of key automotive requirements such as cybersecurity and functional safety.

    Details.

  • Electrical Design Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Saitama
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,500,000

    Our company is one of the top companies in Japan in car navigation. Although it has a long history and is a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business that keeps pace with the times. As for personal products, the company mainly manufactures and sells in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio, and drive recorders. For corporations, the company is mainly developing mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand, Car Navigation also supplies OEM to genuine car navigation systems for automakers. Since 2020, we have partnered with a major auto parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit compatible with next-generation automobile CASE.

    This position is responsible for electrical design and evaluation of automotive equipment such as car navigation systems, display audio, and drive recorders. We are consistently involved in product planning, development, and production, and are involved in a wide range of fields, from circuit design to evaluation and improvement.

    Details.

  • Electrical Equipment Design Engineer

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥5,300,000~¥9,700,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing a parking lot network that boasts an overwhelming scale in Japan and overseas. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility platform that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, we are actively working on the development of new services using digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding not only domestically but also globally, and currently have an environment where we can expand overseas and take on large-scale challenges in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, the field where you can build your own career is expanding.

    You will be in charge of the development of in-vehicle terminals installed in parking lot payment machines and car-sharing vehicles.

    The parking management system consists of a combination of parking lot payment machines, cameras that authenticate vehicle numbers, car gates, and various vehicle detection sensors, as well as a wide variety of equipment such as control panels that centrally control these devices and devices.
    We will provide a wide range of electrical-related correspondence for the opening of parking lots, from devising the optimal combination and considering wiring connection specifications when installing these devices in the parking lots of various facilities, to designing electrical equipment (custom-made control panels, relay circuits, etc.) for special measures that are not available in existing systems.

    Details.

  • On Board Charging System Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

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

    This position leads system-level development of automotive energy management solutions, with a focus on on-board charger (OBC) systems. Acting as the key technical interface for a Japanese OEM, you will guide global engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-compliant products.

    Details.

  • Process Manufacturing Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥6,500,000

    It is a global automotive technology supplier that develops advanced mobility technologies that support vehicle electrification, intelligent driving, and next-generation safety systems. We work closely with major automotive manufacturers around the world and have engineering and development locations in multiple regions.

    In Japan, we have R&D bases specializing in advanced sensing technologies and intelligent driving systems, supporting global development programs in the fields of ADAS and autonomous driving.

    In this position, you will be in charge of material development and material specification formulation for resin molding materials and surface treatment materials used in automotive products.

    In this role, we will improve business competitiveness through four priority areas: "high added value," "cost competitiveness," "environmental response," and "production stability." You will lead the promotion of development themes, the promotion of standardization, the evaluation of new materials, and the support for mass production introduction.

    In addition, we can also help you select and specify materials for new products, coordinate with suppliers, and obtain customer approvals.

    Details.

  • Field Service Engineer – Offshore & Marine Compressors

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,500,000

    Famous multinational company with extensive history and a presence in more than 70 countries producing industrial handheld tools, compressors, vacuum equipment. They are also in the rental equipment business for large industrial compressors and other machinery. The firm is working towards a goal of producing eco-friendly oil-free machinery. Their main market share is in the compressor and gas manufacturing which accounts for 29.8 percent of their yearly sales.

    A well-known multinational company with a rich history and offices in more than 70 countries, it manufactures handheld tools, compressors, and vacuum equipment for industrial use. It is also engaged in the rental business of large industrial compressors and other machinery. The company is committed to producing environmentally friendly oil-free equipment. Its main market share is in the compressor and gas production sector, which accounts for 29.8% of its annual sales.

    This position is responsible for service and maintenance operations throughout the Asia and Oceania region at a practical level. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and technical support for aftermarket products, including turbo compressors and expansion turbines. In addition, we will continue to work in cooperation with the Regional Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

    Details.

  • Quality Support Center Manager

    • OTHERS, Trading
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,600,000~¥12,300,000

    Hardware Business It is an electronics trading company that provides a series of solutions to automotive parts manufacturers for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning to design and development, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. It is a major general trading company group that handles semiconductors and electronic components.
    Since I am currently under the command of a major company, I have contracts with 9 major companies, so I can be involved in large projects.
    We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in fields such as electrification, autonomous driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connected devices, and
    we are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company functions of purchasing and selling products.


    You will be responsible for the overall management of the Quality Support Center.

    Details.

  • Product procurement strategy and production planning management staff

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Production Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,100,000~¥6,200,000

    As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing a parking lot network that boasts an overwhelming scale in Japan and overseas. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility platform that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to its stable business foundation, we are actively working on the development of new services using digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding not only domestically but also globally, and currently have an environment where we can expand overseas and take on large-scale challenges in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, the field where you can build your own career is expanding.

    This position is to implement optimal procurement strategies and production management based on business plans, and to support business continuity and growth by maintaining appropriate inventory, reducing supply risks, and optimizing costs.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales (Hyogo / Saitama / Kanagawa / Aichi)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa, Hyogo, Saitama, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    ■Company Overview
    Headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, we develop, manufacture, and sell FA equipment and systems.
    We have dealings with a wide range of industries, including Toyota and other automobiles (80% of the company's sales), digital home appliances, and information and communication equipment industries.
    With a niche-top market share, we are able to focus on R with a capital adequacy ratio of 96% and excellent management of debt-free management.
    It is a company with a high market share with more than 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers.

    ■The company's product
    is a special device that automatically fixes and replaces molds and processed objects on the production line, and is an original application of the "Pascal principle".
    It has received higher praise from manufacturers around the world and boasts a high market share in Europe, the United States ~ Asia.
    We sometimes deliver to end users such as Toyota, but we also partner with jig manufacturers such as Fanuc and Chita Manufacturing to propose systems.

    ■Supporting the world's industry ~A leading player in the cutting-edge production line~■
    The company began developing its products in the 1970s and has developed "clamp products" that are still valuable to the world as their main product. Using Pascal's principle, it realizes that heavy molds can be supported by small equipment, and the mold change time is reduced to 3 hours. It had a great impact on Toyota and other automakers. Since then, it has contributed to the world to the extent that it is called "automation of manufacturing = pascalization".

    ■Organizational structure
    Chicago: about 15 people (1 expatriate) - The team is divided into two main parts: machine tools and other products.
    Stuttgart: about
    5 people Bangkok: about a few people (I rent an office from Okaya)

    He is in charge of proposing sales of FA equipment (control equipment, industrial robots, press machines, injection molding machines, etc.).
    For existing customers such as automobiles, information and communications, and home appliance manufacturers, we provide problem-solving sales to improve and optimize production lines.

    Details.

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