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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  • Supplier Quality Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Mechanical, QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥6,500,000

    A leading global automotive manufacturer operating in Japan, this company is committed to advancing sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future.

    As one of the world's leading automakers with operations in Japan, we are committed to promoting sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. We aim to support a cleaner, greener transportation future by introducing innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products suited to the Japanese market.

    In this role, you will act as a technical liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement and monitor advanced quality planning, and provide technical support at supplier sites. Your work will involve applying independent judgment within established practices and standards, with some guidance from your supervisor for unusual situations. Your work will involve applying independent judgment within established practices and standards, with some guidance from your supervisor for unusual situations. The work is challenging and requires a strong commitment to quality, service, and cost performance. The work is challenging and requires a high level of creativity and initiative.

    Details.

  • Production Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Management
    • Fukuoka
    • ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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.

    This role is for a Production Manager at a Kyushu-based plant, responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring production aligns with safety , quality, and customer requirements, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The position involves managing and developing the production team, coordinating resources, and deploying action plans to improve efficiency while meeting program and organizational objectives. The position involves managing and developing the production team, coordinating resources, and deploying action plans to improve efficiency while meeting program and organizational objectives.

    Details.

  • Test & Validation Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000

    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.

    This role contributes to the development of cutting-edge automotive telematics systems by designing and executing comprehensive system tests. Responsibilities include defining test cases, setting up test environments, ensuring test result accuracy, and reporting findings to the System Test. This role contributes to the development of cutting edge automotive telematics systems by designing and executing comprehensive system tests.

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  • New OEM Quality Assurance Manager

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), QC・QA, QC・QA, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Hiroshima
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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.

    This role is to design a quality assurance system from scratch at the "initial stage of mass production" and lead the construction and operation of the system. We not only perform inspections, but also "systematize quality" and realize a "reproducible and stable supply". You will work across the board from design, manufacturing, procurement, and customer support to shape the quality foundation of manufacturing.

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  • Vehicle Body Control Development (Leader / Member)

    • Manufacturer, Micromobility
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Electrical & electronic control 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 taking on the challenge of minimizing mobility issues and environmental impact in rural areas, and have built an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales, after-sales support, and CRM.

    Vehicle Control Software Development (Leader/Member)

    Responsible for developing and implementing control systems for safe and comfortable EV vehicle operation.

    Leader: Oversees certain areas of vehicle control and leads a team to promote development. The role influences both the behavior of the vehicle and the development structure of the team, including project management, schedule design, and coordination with other areas.

    Member: Responsible for software development, implementation, and verification of assigned areas. Development is driven through the experience of actually seeing code reflected in the vehicle, including acceleration/deceleration, steering, braking, battery management, and fail-safes.

    Both positions will contribute to the development of high-quality software that will transform the user experience in early-stage innovative EV development.

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  • Customer Success Solution Architect

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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 customer support for the automatic transfer service. You will be part of a team that aims to provide a good customer experience by quickly resolving customer issues and providing optimal solutions, with the goal of improving customer satisfaction and building long-term relationships with customers who use the service.

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  • Resident Engineer (Gunma)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Gunma
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    This role serves as the key technical interface between the customer and internal teams to support the development, integration, and production launch of automotive electrical and software products. It involves troubleshooting, coordinating change management, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the product lifecycle. It involves troubleshooting, coordinating change management, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the product lifecycle.

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  • Biometrics R&D positions (biometrics, image sensing, image recognition)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥9,300,000~¥12,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    We will contribute to the realization of a safe and secure society through research and development of biometrics and medical healthcare utilizing our knowledge of biometrics.
    The research group will expand the application scenarios of biometric authentication and promote the recognition of images and other objects related to "people" and the enhancement of video recognition from the viewpoint of sensing related to these objects.

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  • Embedded Software Engineer for Satellites

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    A global company which has operated in Japan for more for more than 125 years, they are at the forefront of innovation in a variety of fields including social solutions, space technology, public infrastructure, and more. There team has more than 60,000 domestic members and brings the innovation of Japan to countries all over the world.

    In this role you will help to advance new technology and the Japanese space industry as a whole by developing cutting-edge embedded software for spacecraft. Your designs will affect digital equipment, satellited, on-board computers, and cover a wide range of unique technologies and Your designs will affect digital equipment, satellited, on-board computers, and cover a wide range of unique technologies and developments with embedded software and FPGAs.

    Details.

  • Industrial Project Manager (Ibaraki)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥9,600,000~

    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.

    1. equipment start-up, installation and support for new project start-ups
    2. standardization of our standart

    Details.

  • Satellite Component Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a rapidly growing technology start-up company. We are involved in next-generation satellite development and on-orbit infrastructure services, and our vision is to build a transportation network that connects people and goods in orbit. By combining innovative engineering with a challenging vision, we provide an environment that puts us at the forefront of the space industry.


    You will be engaged in research and development of structures and mechanisms of spacecraft such as artificial satellites and atmospheric entry systems and their onboard components.
    You will be engaged in research and development of structures and mechanisms for You will be engaged in research and development of structures and mechanisms for spacecraft such as artificial satellites and atmospheric re-entry systems, as well as their onboard components.

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  • Structure & Mechanism Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a rapidly growing technology start-up company. We are involved in next-generation satellite development and on-orbit infrastructure services, and our vision is to build a transportation network that connects people and goods in orbit. By combining innovative engineering with a challenging vision, we provide an environment that puts us at the forefront of the space industry.


    You will be engaged in research and development of mechanisms and structures of spacecraft, including artificial satellites and atmospheric entry systems, and onboard components.

    You will be engaged in research and development of mechanisms and structures for You will be engaged in research and development of mechanisms and structures for spacecraft, including artificial satellites and atmospheric re-entry systems, as well as onboard components.

    Details.

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