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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  • Vehicle Calibration - Motorcycle Brake Control Unit

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tochigi
    • ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000

    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.

    Our mission is to develop high-quality, low-cost brake control units for motorcycles, and you will be in charge of setting up the units by riding on a motorcycle to ensure optimal performance for each vehicle.

    Details.

  • Evaluation & Testing - Motorcycle ABS ECU (Reliability, Durability, DV Tests)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Nagano
    • ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000

    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.

    With a mission to develop high-quality, low-cost brake control units for motorcycles,
    you will be responsible for DV testing work in ABS (anti-lock braking systems).

    Details.

  • ECU EMC/High-Speed Transmission Development|Development of EMC countermeasure technology and high-speed transmission technology for electronic control units for automobiles and motorcycles

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Ibaraki, Tokyo, Tochigi
    • ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000

    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 the development of high-speed transmission technology for in-vehicle electronic products.
    In addition, you will be in charge of meetings and joint development with component and material manufacturers in order to take charge of advanced technology development.

    Details.

  • Project Manager

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

    A global technology company dedicated to the future of safe and sustainable mobility, providing software and hardware solutions primarily for the automotive sector. The company's business focuses on advanced automotive safety systems, connectivity, and electrical architecture, designed and developed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company also leads the industry in data and power distribution capabilities and plays a key role in the design of next-generation vehicle architectures.

    The company operates in more than 77 locations worldwide, with a particular focus on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors and electric vehicles. The company is particularly focused on developing solutions for connected cars, sensors, and electric vehicles. In addition, the company also promotes sustainable initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality.

    The Project Manager position is responsible for business and project execution and their profitability.
    You will carry out your role as the life cycle owner of the project from estimation to the end of production.
    In addition, your primary duties will include transitioning products to mass production on time and with high quality, as well as reporting on project status.

    Details.

  • Steering Hardware Project Leader

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥7,000,000~¥9,500,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop further advanced technologies.

    This position leads the development of vehicle models in the EE hardware area of electric power steering (EPS) and oversees everything from specification formulation to customer negotiation, quality and progress management.

    Details.

  • Process Quality Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tochigi
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,800,000

    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 turnover rate of 1%.

    This position is responsible for quality control and process control of brake-related products and quality coordination with overseas bases.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Mechanical Design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    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 engineering position is responsible for hardware design of next-generation in-vehicle control systems and technical negotiations with customers.

    Details.

  • Director Customer Quality Leader

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥10,000,000~¥16,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    Lead customer quality management for Japan OEM accounts by driving issue resolution, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring quality excellence across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier operations.

    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.

  • Technical & Budget Management

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Accounting & Finance, Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller, Production Management, Production Management
    • Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥9,300,000~¥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'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 supporting the design and development departments through technical management, budget management, and process improvement work.

    Details.

  • EV/HEV Motor Electrical Design & Electromagnetic Analysis Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥4,600,000~¥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 environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    You will be responsible for the electrical (electric) design of designs related to the development of motors for electric powertrains such as eAxel for xEVs.
    You will communicate directly with automakers to propose specifications that satisfy their requirements and develop products to achieve those specifications.

    Details.

  • QMS Process Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥6,500,000

    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 environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance by emphasizing diversity and flexible work styles is also attractive.

    You will be involved in the construction of QMS standards for the Brake Business Unit.

    Details.

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