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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  • Project Manager Infotainment

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥8,500,000

    A global automotive brand offering innovative, high-quality vehicles. It is known for its products that combine precision engineering and outstanding performance. In the Japanese market, the company offers a wide variety of premium models, aiming to enhance driving pleasure and contribute to the realization of a sustainable and advanced mobility society.

    As a Connected Infotainment Project Manager, you will oversee projects for the company`s brand in the Japanese and Korean markets. projects through the product development process while collaborating closely with the European developers.

    Details.

  • Sales Engineer for Global Leader in Sealing Technology

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,800,000~¥7,000,000

    A world leader in sealing suppliers, they operate across a variety of industries ranging from aerospace to automotive. countries and continues to grow and expand their market-share in the sealing products they develop.

    In this position you will develop and sell sealing solutions and products from a wide range of technical products including hydraulics, pneumatics seals , and bearings. Your work with this industry leader will help you to grow and develop your ability to develop new customers, acquire new projects, and Your work with this industry leader will help you to grow and develop your ability to develop new customers, acquire new projects, and manage existing customers for a global company.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer / Facility Engineer (Mechanical)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer, Production Management
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally
    with a long-term career development plan.

    This position is responsible for facility management, maintenance, repair, renewal, and improvement of buildings, facilities, and fabs in general.
    Specifically, you will be responsible for the operational management, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, gas chemical, water, and security systems, as well as improving the safety and efficiency of the facilities.

    Details.

  • Electric Bridge Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥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.

    The desired candidate will work as Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from RFQ (Request for Quotation) to delivery, ensuring customer This role involves managing the entire product development process, including design, development, validation, and launch of Electrical and Mechanical components/sub-systems. You will coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth You will coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution and success.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer for water treatment

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Other, Other, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally with a long-term career development plan.


    This position will be responsible for general “facility management,” “maintenance,” “repair,” “renewal,” and “improvement” of the entire fab, including buildings and facilities.

    Details.

  • System Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), QC・QA, FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥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.

    As a System Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating hardware and software to create innovative in-car audio experiences, collaborating with system leads and architects. You will support the fabrication team during vehicle installations, system bring-up, and testing of automotive proof-of-concept systems. automotive proof-of-concept systems.

    Details.

  • Cutting Tool Production Engineering ・Cutting tool production engineering/manufacturing operations

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kyoto
    • ¥4,300,000~¥6,500,000

    With the eternal theme of "relentless pursuit of technological improvement," we have consistently achieved innovation in new product development and production technology since our founding, and have developed corporate activities based on our management philosophy, including valuable joint development with our customers on a win-win basis. We are looking for people who can challenge together with us to create innovations that imagine the future of semiconductors by quarter-leading the quarter ahead of our customers' needs.

    ▶World's No.1 share in molding equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, including those for AI, smartphones, and automotive
    ▶Global company with overseas sales ratio of over 80%

    You will decipher tool machining drawings and manufacture high-precision end mills and other cutting tools through overall machine tool operation, machining, and maintenance. We are looking for a person who can operate machine tools, machine tool operators, and perform machining and maintenance.

    Details.

  • ADAS Parking System Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business worldwide, and has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    This project manager position is responsible for customer relations and global team collaboration in the development of automated parking support systems.

    Details.

  • Circuit/System Development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will participate in the development of circuits/systems for new products, about 70% of which are "world firsts" or "industry firsts".
    The main role is to add value to the product from the circuit and system aspects, and to develop products that solve problems based on a good understanding of the customer's actual situation.
    You will discuss with product planning and sales staff, and propose and realize optimal functions, performance and configuration of products in cooperation with "optical structure" and "software staff".
    The identification and establishment of components, technologies, and devices is a particularly important task because it is directly related to the added value of the product.

    Details.

  • Mass Production Planning & Equipment Development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will be involved in the initial study, specification study, technical development, and mass production launch of automation equipment as a person in charge of production equipment development.

    Details.

  • Design and Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Saitama
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    Development, manufacturing, and sales of turbochargers, electric boost, electric axles for electric vehicles, electric cooling, compressors for fuel cells, and automotive software.

    [Features and recent developments]
    Japanese subsidiary of Garrett Motion, a Swiss automotive parts manufacturer with operations in 17 countries. (Listed on NASDAQ in the U.S.) Originally the Japanese subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. of the U.S., a major control equipment manufacturer, the company took its current name following the spin-off of the current parent company in 2019. In recent years, the company has been expanding its business not only in turbochargers for passenger and commercial vehicles, but also in industrial turbochargers, electric axles for electric vehicles that support electrification technology, electric cooling, compressors for fuel cells, and other products, as well as a wide range of connected fields such as diagnostic and boost control systems and cybersecurity. We are also expanding our business in a wide range of connected fields such as diagnostic and boost control systems and cyber security.



    This is an opportunity for you to be a part of global dynamism and be based in Japan. Development work starts in conjunction with new engine and powertrain system development plans. From information gathering for new contracts to design, testing, mass production start-up, and delivery, all phases require close collaboration with the customer.

    Details.

  • In charge of Business Development, Public Affairs, and Promotion of Municipal Alliances

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A startup company that provides electric kickboard and electric bicycle sharing services with the aim of popularizing micromobility.
    Stations are set up mainly in urban areas, and a system is being developed to make short-distance travel easier and more efficient.
    Easily accessible via a dedicated app, it is attracting attention as a sustainable means of transportation.
    We are developing sustainable mobility services that reduce environmental impact and include solutions to urban transportation issues as well as rural transportation issues.

    We are looking for a person who will be responsible for project management and business development in the public sector, such as government and municipalities, to promote our micro-mobility sharing business.
    We are looking for people who are passionate about the fields of urban development and regional development, and who are interested in working with the public and private sectors on large scale projects.

    Details.

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