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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  • Production Engineer|Equipment Engineering (Improvement, Maintenance, New Installation)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Gifu
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,100,000

    Since its establishment, the company has expanded its business in several fields such as electronic components, semiconductor-related products, and LED lighting, based on its core proprietary ceramic material technology. In particular, we have one of the largest global market shares in ceramic substrates with high thermal conductivity, and have achieved stable business growth against the backdrop of growth in the AI data center and electric vehicle markets. We continue to provide differentiated products to the global market on the strength of our manufacturing technology and quality assurance system, which are difficult for our competitors to replicate.

    We also focus on making it easy for employees to work, and have established a free time system, a company dormitory system, and a stock ownership plan. In recent years, the company has ranked high in the rankings of listed companies and is also attracting attention as a company with "high hourly wages and little overtime work. With a stable management base and technological capabilities, this company offers a work environment conducive to long-term career development.

    You will be involved in a series of equipment engineering work from process design of new equipment, equipment specifications, ordering, to delivery start-up.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Design Engineer (Fluid & Piping Components)

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,040,000~¥10,030,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    You will be engaged as the main person in charge of developing various components (cryogenic piping, high-pressure piping, pneumatic valves, solenoid valves, propellant management devices, etc.) to be installed on rocket bodies in the pressurized supply group, which develops equipment necessary for liquid rocket propulsion systems.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechanisms

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,080,000~¥9,020,000

    We are Japan's original developer of space transportation systems, providing innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    Armed with cutting-edge design capabilities and a spirit of challenge, we contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    This position is responsible for the design and development of mechanical components that operate in extreme environments. The position requires design skills to ensure high reliability under severe conditions such as vacuum, cryogenic temperatures, high acceleration, vibration, and thermal cycles. This is an important role that plays a central role in space transportation systems while collaborating with multiple subsystems.

    Details.

  • Mission Integration Engineer | Mission Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,000,000

    A Japanese space transportation systems developer and provider of innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    We contribute to the development of the space industry by developing world-class, highly reliable products using our cutting-edge design capabilities and spirit of challenge.
    We are a company that values a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    This position is a key position in the launch services business, working on both commercial and technical aspects of the project.
    Understands the mission requirements of the customer satellite operators and leads all technical aspects from satellite integration to launch site operations and post-launch support.
    We coordinate to ensure that the customer's satellite meets our launch vehicle side requirements and increase the certainty of mission success through the integration of mechanical and electrical interfaces.

    Details.

  • ECU Development Engineer

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

    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.

    In ECU development for vehicle control systems, I serve as the customer's technical contact point, promoting development from requirements definition to mass production.

    Details.

  • Customer Quality Assurance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,500,000

    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.

    This position is responsible for quality assurance of automotive parts, promoting customer service, manufacturing floor collaboration, and global quality improvement.

    Details.

  • Vehicle Compatibility Test Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,800,000

    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.

    This position is responsible for adapting automotive functions such as ABS, VDC, and electric brake boosters, promoting performance target achievement and customer alignment through actual vehicle evaluations.

    Details.

  • Production Management Group Leader

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Saitama
    • ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000

    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.

    This position is responsible for logistics and production management tasks covering the entire lifecycle of products and parts, from production planning and inventory management to order receipt and shipping, procurement, export, quality and cost management, and SAP system operation.

    Details.

  • Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000

    It is a global technology company that provides electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies for automobiles.
    With vehicle electrical/electronic architecture, software, and ADAS at its core, we are developing solutions that support next-generation mobility.


    We play a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures,
    with locations around the world promoting the development of solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles, as well as working towards carbon neutrality.

    A project manager is a position that is responsible for the execution of business and projects, as well as their profitability.
    You will be responsible for the role of life cycle owner from project estimation to end of production.
    In addition, the main duties are to transfer products to mass production with high quality on time and to create reports on project status.

    Details.

  • Hardware Productization Lead Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥9,000,000~¥13,000,000

    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 leading product design related to space optical communication ground application hardware, coordinating with domestic and international customers, and developing NPI plans.

    Details.

  • QMS Process Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,400,000~¥7,200,000

    A global supplier established in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. With offices in 27 countries worldwide, about 80,000 people are active. Our business areas are broad, including powertrains, chassis, ADAS/autonomous driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, demonstrating strengths in the CASE domain. With a goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030, large-scale production of motor inverters for EVs is also underway. The environment emphasizes diversity and flexible working styles, supporting employee growth and work-life balance, which is also attractive.

    You will be responsible for building and operating the Quality Management System (QMS) in the Brake Business Unit. In collaboration with company-wide QMS activities, you will promote the planning, formulation, issuance, and maintenance of internal standards in accordance with IATF16949, contributing to strengthening and standardizing the quality foundation.

    Details.

  • Motorcycle ECU Circuit Design & Hardware Evaluation Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, 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 electrical and electronic circuit design and hardware performance evaluation of motorcycle ECUs for several major automakers.

    Details.

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