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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  • Aftermarket Brake Product Design & Validation Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Yamanashi
    • ¥4,600,000~¥6,900,000

    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 designing and evaluating brake parts for four- and two-wheeled vehicles for the aftermarket.
    It is a core position to focus on market quality and stably provide safe, durable, and reliable products.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Design Engineer (Structural Components)

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

    It is a space transportation system development company from Japan, providing innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    Armed with cutting-edge design capabilities and a spirit of challenge, we develop world-class and highly reliable products and contribute to the development of the space industry.
    We value a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently, and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    You will be in charge of developing the rocket fuselage structure. For components such as the satellite payload part, propellant tank, fuselage structure, and engine support structure, you will proceed with the development from the formulation of the development plan to the design, analysis, and testing.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Design Engineer (Avionics Enclosures)

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

    It is a space transportation system development company from Japan, providing innovative space infrastructure technologies such as rockets and satellites.
    Armed with cutting-edge design capabilities and a spirit of challenge, we develop world-class and highly reliable products and contribute to the development of the space industry.
    We value a culture in which each employee thinks and acts independently, and promotes a highly flexible work style.

    You will be in charge of mechanical design for avionics components mounted on small rockets.
    While promoting the development of current aircraft, you will be in charge of focusing on the development of avionics component housings for future aircraft. In the future, we will proceed with the development of the aircraft as a whole, with the goal of drastically reducing the cost of the chassis, mass production, reducing weight, and cooperating with related departments such as outfitting design and harness design.

    Details.

  • Software Development Engineer for Perimeter Monitoring Systems (Camera Control)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Hyogo, Aichi
    • ¥4,700,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
    We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].

    By intuitively displaying images of the vehicle's surroundings, we are working to create products that provide safety and security to drivers.
    In this position, we welcome those who want to contribute to improving the user experience through camera control technology.

    Details.

  • Hardware Architect – E/E Architecture (Zone Control Unit)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,800,000~¥8,100,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign auto parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. This German company has long been rooted in Japan, and because it operates all over the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%. In April 2024, a new R facility was completed, and we are working on the development of further advanced technologies.

    This position is responsible for cost-optimized HW concept and architecture design in collaboration with OEM customers for Zone Control Unit products, which are responsible for the E/E architecture of next-generation vehicles.
    In cooperation with our global development network, we contribute to the development of innovative technical solutions and the launch and validation of HW products.
    This is a call to strengthen the system in line with the growing demand for Zone Control Unit products.

    Details.

  • Research Manager

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,080,000~¥11,040,000

    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 is a position of research manager candidate who plans and promotes research projects for next-generation satellite communications, and is responsible for a wide range of tasks, from technical studies to coordination with related organizations.

    Details.

  • Program Manager for Global Space Venture

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000

    An international satellite development and services company with a very strong manufacturing base. Their work has been critical to making space data accessible to the private market by offering a fixed-rate modular satellite network and mission planning service that is highly competitive in the market. By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have quickly becoming a global team and leader in the space industry.

    Help establish the Tokyo branch and lead program management for a variety of satellite programs as the team experiences explosive growth in the Japanese market. Your work will ensure the timely completion and satisfaction of projects related to spacecraft missions. By bridging business and engineering, the west and Japan, and speed with reliability your work will be a critical contribution to one of the most exciting teams in the Japanese space industry.

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  • Program Manager for Leading Space Venture

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥11,000,000

    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 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 operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. 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.

    In this role you will play a critical part of ensuring the success of satellite and spacecraft missions. You will be the key person coordinating milestones, timelines, budgeting, and overall progress of satellite missions. Your ability to analyze, forecast, and prepare for future challenges will be what determines the successful and on-time completion of mission and deliverables.

    Details.

  • New Product Development (Optical / Structural / Mechanical Design)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.

    You will participate in the development of optics, structure, and mechanism of new products.
    The main role is to improve the added value of products from the optical, structural, and mechanical aspects, and you will develop products that solve problems by understanding the actual situation of customers.
    We discuss with the person in charge of product planning and sales, and in cooperation with the person in charge of circuits and software, we propose and realize the optimal functions, performance, and configuration of the product.
    Identifying and establishing principles and elemental technologies is particularly important because it is directly related to the added value of products.

    Details.

  • Senior Robotics Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥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 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 operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. 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.

    You will be responsible for mechanical design and system development of a refueling system that integrates multiple components such as multiple visual sensors, robot mechanisms, and calculators for target measurement and robot control. Visual sensors include visible and infrared cameras, laser ranging devices (LRFs), LiDARs, illumination systems, and more.

    Details.

  • Technical Sales - Automotive Camera Modules

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Trading
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,200,000~¥8,900,000

    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.


    We will introduce the latest technologies (semiconductors and modules that realize IoT, autonomous driving, next-generation communications, etc.) to our customers and propose solutions to solve problems.

    Details.

  • Product Hardware Engineer | Hardware Development Lead

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    It is a technology company focused on researching and providing unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and flight management platforms in low-altitude areas.
    We have a large number of implementation results in various fields such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technology has been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
    In recent years, we have been expanding our business with the establishment of corporations overseas and large-scale procurement, and we have continued to participate in public and private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform with the aim of creating a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration platforms.

    In this position, I will be responsible for coordinating with the business manager from formulating the technical strategy of the company's aircraft for outdoor applications, incorporating them into specific product requirements, and promoting development with an eye on global expansion. Utilizing their expertise in hardware fields such as mechanical, electric, and embedded, they will lead the development as the core of complex products that integrate hardware and software. In addition, we can collaborate with overseas partner companies and group companies to participate in product development in a wide range of regions, including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

    Details.

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