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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.
Job Listings
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Mechanical System Engineer
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000
Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.
As the main point of contact for the mechanical systems team, you will work with the team leader to implement and oversee the design and development of the satellite's mechanical systems.
As a main point of contact of the Mechanical system team, perform and oversee the mechanical system design and development work for the satellite with the team leader. -
Field Service Engineer
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
- Kanagawa
- ¥4,600,000~¥5,200,000
A leading global manufacturer specializing in heavy machinery and construction equipment, this company boasts a dominant market share in the large With over 70 years of innovation and With over 70 years of innovation and expertise, it serves major infrastructure projects worldwide, including highways, bridges, power plants, and wind energy installations. maintains a strong presence in Japan and other key markets, offering comprehensive after-sales support, assembly, maintenance, and field service. Committed to technical excellence and customer satisfaction, it invests heavily in employee training and Committed to technical excellence and customer satisfaction, it invests heavily in employee training and international collaboration, ensuring its position as a market leader with a robust global footprint and continuous growth.
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the on-site delivery, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of some of the world This is a hands- on role that involves working closely with customers to ensure proper installation and performance of highly specialized heavy equipment. This is a hands- on role that involves working closely with customers to ensure proper installation and performance of highly specialized heavy equipment. 'll conduct technical inspections, diagnose and resolve mechanical or electronic issues, and provide after-sales support that meets the The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge machinery and apply your English skills in reading technical The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge machinery and apply your English skills in reading technical documentation and communicating with global teams, including participation in training programs overseas. -
Project Manager/Senior Project Manager for Tier 1 Development
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Kanagawa
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.
The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.
You will use your experience as a project manager to oversee the development process of telematics products set for mass production. By communicating across languages and departments, you will ensure the By communicating across languages and departments, you will ensure the timelines and budget for development, overcoming and resolving challenges as they come. -
System Engineer for Satellite Development
- Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
- IT, SE(Web, OPEN), Research & Development
- Tokyo
- ¥4,500,000~¥12,000,000
A major Japanese corporation dating back to the 1800's, they are a leader in a variety of industries and located in more than 50 countries. With strong presence in AI, smart cities, and space development they are a global leader.
In this position you will work on one of the Japanese space industry's most renowned and cutting-edge projects. Your work will be to develop the technology through your systems engineering expertise alongside a large team of space industry professionals. Your work will be done in close coordination with JAXA and will help grow the Japanese space industry as a global leader. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders. -
Mechanical Development Engineer for Space Technology
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Research & Development
- Kanagawa
- ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000
With a team built of strong space industry veterans, they have seen that the infrastructure for developing architecture in space still requires much work. Their solutions aim to make building infrastructure in space streamlined, efficient, and Their solutions aim to make building infrastructure in space streamlined, efficient, and capable of meeting the demands of this exciting new market.
Help develop the future of the space industry through the development of mechanical components for space architecture and construction. explore new challenges unique even within the exciting and young space industry, creating new solutions to problems that have not previously been You will explore new challenges unique even within the exciting and young space industry, creating new solutions to problems that have not previously been encountered. -
Development of construction methods and equipment related to the assembly process of electronic products (ECUs) and preparation for production of mass-production processes
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
- Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥13,000,000
The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
Currently, the company is focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automotive business (FA/agriculture).
As vehicles become more electrified, the platforms of onboard ECUs are undergoing major changes, and the development of the next generation of ECUs is expanding and accelerating.
In line with this trend, our department is responsible for production technology for global production of high-quality and high-efficiency ECUs.
Involved in the cutting-edge manufacturing of ECUs, while building our own production line, we improve our production technology skills, and improve our interpersonal negotiation skills by working with various departments including sales, planning, technology, and product maintenance.
In addition, we also work with overseas bases as a mother factory, As a mother factory, you will also be able to grow as a global human resource while collaborating with overseas bases. If desired, overseas business trips and secondments are possible.
In this position, you will be responsible for process design and promotion of automation. -
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Management, Program・Project Management
- Fukuoka
- ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000
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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading new product launches, ensuring production readiness, and aligning manufacturing This role oversees cross-functional coordination, supports equipment and process implementation, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. This role oversees cross-functional coordination, supports equipment and process implementation, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. -
09: In charge of hardware projects
- Mechanical, QC・QA, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000
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.
The Hardware Division leads all phases of product planning, development, procurement, and improvement for vehicles and peripheral products, and is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to the entire product line.
Among them, the "Hardware Project Manager (Procurement)" is responsible for a wide range of tasks, including negotiation of business terms, product development management, production and import schedule management, cost management, and market quality management. -
Quality Engineering for Major European Automotive Company
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
- Ibaraki
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,500,000
Their experienced team specializes in designing, producing, and selling components, integrated systems, modules, and services to automakers and the aftermarket. With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the With more than 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, the company operates almost 200 plants, 20 research centers, 39 development centers with reported sales of €19.1 billion.
The company offers a broad range of smart sensors and features that enhance vehicle safety and comfort, including automated parking systems and advanced driving assistance technologies.
The quality engineering team is recruiting for a variety of roles!
The Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the design, development, production, and delivery of automotive components meet quality standards. Their role spans internal laboratory testing, new product introduction, supplier management, and customer interfacing. The position supports compliance with international quality and safety standards (e.g., IATF16949, ISO14001), and is a key member of the QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) team, proactively managing risks, validating process changes, and improving quality control systems across the lifecycle of the product.
Role 1: Quality Lab and Assurance Leader
This position focuses heavily on the daily operation of a quality laboratory, emphasizing physical testing, lab This position focuses heavily on the daily operation of a quality laboratory, emphasizing physical testing, lab staff training, equipment maintenance, and compliance with standards.
Role 2: Quality Engineer - Interior Switch Product Development
This role is centered on product quality control during development and This role is centered on product quality control during development and manufacturing of interior switches, integrating design, process audits, and customer feedback while coordinating with suppliers.
Role 3: Project Quality Manager - Design & Risk Management Focus
This position acts to reduce risk in the design and process phases of project development. It's a front-line role ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are embedded early in the project while maintaining full customer transparency and compliance. It's a front-line role ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are embedded early in the project while maintaining full customer transparency and compliance. -
Project Manager (Implementation)|Implementation Project Manager
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Shizuoka, Tokyo
- ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000
A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.
Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. The company is expanding its organizational structure with the aim of expanding and operating its services in hundreds of locations nationwide.
The successful candidate will be responsible for project management of complex and large-scale automated transportation services, including proposals, schedule and resource management, etc., in order to realize customer requirements. This is a front-line position that will lead to successful implementation at customer sites. -
Product Manager (FA Equipment)
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
- Shizuoka, Tokyo
- ¥7,500,000~¥11,000,000
A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.
Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. This is a company with momentum that is expanding its organizational structure to expand and operate services in hundreds of locations nationwide in the future.
This is a product manager position related to factory automation (FA) equipment. -
After Services Engineer
- Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
- Shizuoka, Tokyo
- ¥4,000,000~¥7,000,000
A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.
Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. This is a company with great momentum that is expanding its organizational structure to expand and operate the service in hundreds of locations nationwide in the future.
You will be in charge of after-sales support operations for automated conveyor services.
In addition to reactive support such as repairs and maintenance, you will be part of a team that aims to provide a better customer experience by quickly resolving customer issues in order to improve customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
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