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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  • Recycled Materials Sales Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    A French automotive technology leader specializing in interior systems, sustainable mobility, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), offering innovative solutions to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and user experience. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems. With a focus on areas like seating, interior components, and zero-emissions technologies, they partner with global automakers to drive advancements in sustainable and connected automotive systems.

    The Sales Engineer helps to support business development and customer engagement within the automotive industry. This role is responsible for managing commercial activities across product programs, serial life, and acquisitions while building strong relationships with OEMs and ensuring profitable, This role is responsible for managing commercial activities across product programs, serial life, and acquisitions while building strong relationships with OEMs and ensuring profitable, long-term growth.

    Details.

  • Production Engineering - e-Axle Manufacturing

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be engaged in process development, process design, equipment development, and equipment start-up related to casting, machining, and assembly of e-Axle for electric vehicles. You will work while communicating with related departments, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.

    Details.

  • Motorcycle Brake Control Unit Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Tochigi
    • ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    The mission of this position is to develop brake control units for motorcycles, and you will be primarily responsible for design work.

    Details.

  • Quality Assurance (Engine System - AD/ADAS & Connected Cars)|Quality Assurance (Engine System for AD/ADAS & Connected Car Products)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Ibaraki, Gunma, Tochigi
    • ¥3,800,000~¥8,600,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    With the mission to realize high-quality AD/ADAS/connected car products, you will be in charge of verifying system design from the perspective of whether the activities of the design process are being performed correctly, whether the deliverables are as expected, and whether they meet the requirements of the customer automobile manufacturer.
    Depending on your experience, you may also be entrusted with the role of promoting quality assurance activities by communicating directly with automakers.

    Details.

  • E/E System Development for Motorcycle Brake Control Units

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Internal SE, Research & Development
    • Tochigi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥9,000,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company's emphasis on diversity and flexible work styles, and an environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance, are also attractive.

    You will be responsible for ABS development of brake control units for motorcycles.

    Details.

  • Two-Wheeler Vehicle Control System Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Tochigi
    • ¥4,900,000~¥8,600,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    You will be in charge of integrated control control development for motorcycles and E/E system area development of control units.

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  • Vehicle Inverter & Motor Control ECU Calibration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), Research & Development, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Ibaraki, Gunma
    • ¥4,900,000~¥12,200,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.

    We are looking for a person who can take charge of the calibration of inverters for electric vehicles (HEV/EV), motors, and integrated ECUs for charging/discharging systems, etc.

    Details.

  • Facility Planning & Operations

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • HR, GA & Facilities, Facilities & General Affairs, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller, Production Management
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more and more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new value, not bound by existing frameworks, to satisfy our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is looking for a colleague to create new services by integrating with the ICT society.


    You will be responsible for facility management (total management from planning of site and environmental strategies to resource management) at four-wheel R&D sites. You will be in charge of planning facility strategies to realize efficient R&D operations and environmentally friendly facilities such as energy-saving facilities.

    Details.

  • Mobility Service Technician

    • 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.

  • SCM KPI & Budget/PM (Specialist-Manager)|KPI, cost forecasting and PM in SCM (Specialist-Manager)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Executive Management, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Logistics Operation, SCM, Production Management, Production Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,400,000~¥12,200,000

    We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also offers an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for project management within SCM, smooth communication with internal and external parties in the department, KPI management, and expense budget management.

    Details.

  • ADAS Customer Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa, Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥13,000,000

    A global automotive supplier with operations in 57 countries, shaping the future of mobility by focusing on key industry megatrends such as automated driving, electrification, and connectivity. The company was established in 2000 as a joint venture with a major Japanese company and has its headquarters and engineering center in Yokohama, providing development, technology, and products to Japanese customers.

    This position leads and manages automotive projects within defined time, budget, and quality parameters. They ensure customer satisfaction and the economic success of the product throughout its lifecycle.

    Details.

  • Body Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • Mechanical, Mechanical Design
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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.

    You will be in charge of designing vehicle body frames, exterior and interior parts, piping (wire harnesses and brake pipes), and body-mounted parts.
    In this position, you will not only draw drawings, but also lead the "design leading to mass production" in cooperation with the prototyping, quality assurance, and production departments.

    Details.

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