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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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Sales for European Space Technologies Team
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales Administration, Sales Operations, Sales Planning & Analysis, Business Development & Strategy, International Sales
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000
This company operates a globally integrated space infrastructure network that enables near real-time connectivity between satellites and Earth. With strategically positioned assets that provide exceptional orbital coverage, it supports mission-critical data and communications for both government and commercial partners. Their strong expertise, reliability, and international mindset has allowed for a very positive entrance to the Japanese market as they expand their team.
Take on the role of a founding member of the Japanese branch for a global space technologies team. You will work directly with the head of APAC to generate sales within the Japanese market. You will use your strong language ability, self-drive, and creativity to make independent decisions that will drive sales processes. Creating proposals, strategy, and developing into a more senior role throughout the course of your work, you generate revenue that will grow the team within Japan and APAC. -
Project Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000
A global automotive electronics manufacturer develops advanced technologies that enhance vehicle safety, comfort, and driver awareness. The company works closely with major automotive manufacturers worldwide and collaborates across global engineering, quality, and commercial teams to deliver innovative automotive products.
In Japan, the organization plays an important role in adapting global products to local customer requirements and acting as a bridge between Japanese OEMs and overseas development teams.
In this role you will be responsible for leading automotive development projects for electronic rearview mirrors and related next-generation products, acting as the technical and strategic bridge between Japanese OEM customers and the global headquarters development team.
You will focus on customer-facing project leadership, technical coordination, milestone management, and cross-cultural alignment. In addition to supporting ongoing development programs, the role also contributes to new business acquisition activities and supports the introduction of key automotive requirements such as cybersecurity and functional safety. -
Electrical Design Engineer
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Saitama
- ¥5,500,000~¥7,500,000
Our company is one of the top companies in Japan in car navigation. Although it has a long history and is a stable foundation, it is also taking on the challenge of doing business that keeps pace with the times. As for personal products, the company mainly manufactures and sells in-vehicle equipment such as car navigation systems, car audio, and drive recorders. For corporations, the company is mainly developing mobility solution services. In addition to its own brand, Car Navigation also supplies OEM to genuine car navigation systems for automakers. Since 2020, we have partnered with a major auto parts manufacturer to develop an integrated cockpit compatible with next-generation automobile CASE.
This position is responsible for electrical design and evaluation of automotive equipment such as car navigation systems, display audio, and drive recorders. We are consistently involved in product planning, development, and production, and are involved in a wide range of fields, from circuit design to evaluation and improvement. -
Electrical Equipment Design Engineer
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo, Osaka
- ¥5,300,000~¥9,700,000
As an infrastructure company that supports urban mobility, we are developing a parking lot network that boasts an overwhelming scale in Japan and overseas. In addition, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility platform that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses such as car rentals and related financial services.
In addition to its stable business foundation, we are actively working on the development of new services using digital technology, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding not only domestically but also globally, and currently have an environment where we can expand overseas and take on large-scale challenges in seven countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, the field where you can build your own career is expanding.
You will be in charge of the development of in-vehicle terminals installed in parking lot payment machines and car-sharing vehicles.
The parking management system consists of a combination of parking lot payment machines, cameras that authenticate vehicle numbers, car gates, and various vehicle detection sensors, as well as a wide variety of equipment such as control panels that centrally control these devices and devices.
We will provide a wide range of electrical-related correspondence for the opening of parking lots, from devising the optimal combination and considering wiring connection specifications when installing these devices in the parking lots of various facilities, to designing electrical equipment (custom-made control panels, relay circuits, etc.) for special measures that are not available in existing systems. -
On Board Charging System Engineer
- IT, Software platform
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000
A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.
This position leads system-level development of automotive energy management solutions, with a focus on on-board charger (OBC) systems. Acting as the key technical interface for a Japanese OEM, you will guide global engineering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-compliant products. -
Process Manufacturing Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Mechanical, Production Engineer
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥6,500,000
This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.
In this position, you will be in charge of material development and material specification formulation for resin molding materials and surface treatment materials used in automotive products.
In this role, we will improve business competitiveness through four priority areas: "high added value," "cost competitiveness," "environmental response," and "production stability." You will lead the promotion of development themes, the promotion of standardization, the evaluation of new materials, and the support for mass production introduction.
In addition, we can also help you select and specify materials for new products, coordinate with suppliers, and obtain customer approvals. -
Production Management | Production Management Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Production Engineer
- Ibaraki
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
It is a space startup born from a university laboratory in 2020 and develops and manufactures propulsion engines for small satellites. With its unique technology that uses water as a propellant that is safe and has a low environmental impact, it has won high praise from satellite manufacturers in Japan and overseas, and has succeeded in multiple space demonstrations. Commercial projects and mass production projects are already underway, and although it is an R startup, it is a company that continues to grow further along with the expansion of the space industry while building a stable business foundation.
This role is to play a role in the entire process from the formulation of production plans to the optimization of the entire process for the mass production of satellite engines.
After accurately understanding production capacity, we assemble feasible plans to improve the production system itself, such as shortening lead times and takt times, and eliminating bottlenecks in the process. We will lead the construction of a mass production system that achieves both efficiency and quality by managing processes to maintain and improve quality in cooperation with manufacturing sites and technical departments, and by working to optimize parts inventory and cost control. -
Field Service Engineer – Offshore & Marine Compressors
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥7,500,000
Famous multinational company with extensive history and a presence in more than 70 countries producing industrial handheld tools, compressors, vacuum equipment. They are also in the rental equipment business for large industrial compressors and other machinery. The firm is working towards a goal of producing eco-friendly oil-free machinery. Their main market share is in the compressor and gas manufacturing which accounts for 29.8 percent of their yearly sales.
A well-known multinational company with a rich history and offices in more than 70 countries, it manufactures handheld tools, compressors, and vacuum equipment for industrial use. It is also engaged in the rental business of large industrial compressors and other machinery. The company is committed to producing environmentally friendly oil-free equipment. Its main market share is in the compressor and gas production sector, which accounts for 29.8% of its annual sales.
This position is responsible for service and maintenance operations throughout the Asia and Oceania region at a practical level. You will also be involved in troubleshooting and technical support for aftermarket products, including turbo compressors and expansion turbines. In addition, we will continue to work in cooperation with the Regional Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand. -
Quality Support Center Manager
- OTHERS, Trading
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Tokyo
- ¥9,600,000~¥12,300,000
Hardware Business It is an electronics trading company that provides a series of solutions to automotive parts manufacturers for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning to design and development, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. It is a major general trading company group that handles semiconductors and electronic components.
Since I am currently under the command of a major company, I have contracts with 9 major companies, so I can be involved in large projects.
We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in fields such as electrification, autonomous driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connected devices, and
we are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company functions of purchasing and selling products.
You will be responsible for the overall management of the Quality Support Center. -
Technical Sales (Hyogo / Saitama / Kanagawa / Aichi)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Account Manager (B2B)
- Kanagawa, Hyogo, Saitama, Aichi
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
■Company Overview
Headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, we develop, manufacture, and sell FA equipment and systems.
We have dealings with a wide range of industries, including Toyota and other automobiles (80% of the company's sales), digital home appliances, and information and communication equipment industries.
With a niche-top market share, we are able to focus on R with a capital adequacy ratio of 96% and excellent management of debt-free management.
It is a company with a high market share with more than 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers.
■The company's product
is a special device that automatically fixes and replaces molds and processed objects on the production line, and is an original application of the "Pascal principle".
It has received higher praise from manufacturers around the world and boasts a high market share in Europe, the United States ~ Asia.
We sometimes deliver to end users such as Toyota, but we also partner with jig manufacturers such as Fanuc and Chita Manufacturing to propose systems.
■Supporting the world's industry ~A leading player in the cutting-edge production line~■
The company began developing its products in the 1970s and has developed "clamp products" that are still valuable to the world as their main product. Using Pascal's principle, it realizes that heavy molds can be supported by small equipment, and the mold change time is reduced to 3 hours. It had a great impact on Toyota and other automakers. Since then, it has contributed to the world to the extent that it is called "automation of manufacturing = pascalization".
■Organizational structure
Chicago: about 15 people (1 expatriate) - The team is divided into two main parts: machine tools and other products.
Stuttgart: about
5 people Bangkok: about a few people (I rent an office from Okaya)
He is in charge of proposing sales of FA equipment (control equipment, industrial robots, press machines, injection molding machines, etc.).
For existing customers such as automobiles, information and communications, and home appliance manufacturers, we provide problem-solving sales to improve and optimize production lines. -
Quality Engineer – Space Propulsion Manufacturing | Space Propulsion Quality Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, QC・QA
- Chiba
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
It is a space startup born from a university laboratory in 2020 and develops and manufactures propulsion engines for small satellites. With its unique technology that uses water as a propellant that is safe and has a low environmental impact, it has won high praise from satellite manufacturers in Japan and overseas, and has succeeded in multiple space demonstrations. Commercial projects and mass production projects are already underway, and although it is an R startup, it is a company that continues to grow further along with the expansion of the space industry while building a stable business foundation.
This is an important position that ensures the manufacturing quality of satellite engines (propulsion) and supports the reliability of products. We are involved in a wide range of areas that affect the quality of spacecraft, from upstream to downstream, such as quality control and evaluation selection of suppliers, guidance on improvement of manufacturing processes, and formulation of acceptance inspection standards. You can demonstrate your discretion and responsibility as a quality expert, such as working with an external partner with advanced manufacturing technology to establish a quality assurance system for parts and review documents from a technical and legal perspective. -
Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Propulsion | Structural Design Engineer (Space Propulsion)
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
- Chiba
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000
It is a space startup born from a university laboratory in 2020 and develops and manufactures propulsion engines for small satellites. With its unique technology that uses water as a propellant that is safe and has a low environmental impact, it has won high praise from satellite manufacturers in Japan and overseas, and has succeeded in multiple space demonstrations. Commercial projects and mass production projects are already underway, and although it is an R startup, it is a company that continues to grow further along with the expansion of the space industry while building a stable business foundation.
This position focuses on structural design and analysis of propulsion systems for satellites, and is involved in a series of processes from fixture design, assembly, and testing. In the field of electric propulsion, where demand is growing worldwide, you can experience all phases of manufacturing, from conceptual product design to operation in space, while being directly involved in the development of cutting-edge technologies. By collaborating with experts in each field to guide optimal solutions to various technical issues such as weight reduction, heat, and assembly due to miniaturization, students can acquire a high level of expertise that allows them to have a bird's-eye view of the entire propulsion engine.
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