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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 & Structural Design Engineer (Defense, Space, Advanced Equipment Development)
- Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
- Tokyo
- ¥4,800,000~¥9,300,000
A global company operating in Japan for over 125 years. We promote cutting-edge innovation across a wide range of fields, including social infrastructure, space defense technology, and public solutions. With approximately 60,000 employees domestically, we are spreading Japanese-originated technologies and innovations to countries around the world.
In system development projects for the Ministry of Defense, you will be responsible for structural design of aircraft, vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicle mounting devices, large antennas, robots, and more. This position is consistently involved in everything from customer requirements analysis and specification formulation to overall design considering strength, thermal, vibration, and waterproofing, coordination with manufacturers, and technology development. Leveraging expertise in mechanical engineering and structural design, you will contribute to the development of advanced products that support national security. -
Vehicle Body Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Micromobility
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
- Shizuoka, Tokyo, Hiroshima
- ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000
Our company is a mobility startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs, divided into single-seater and moped categories. We tackle regional mobility challenges and minimize environmental impact, building an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales and after-sales support, and CRM. Mass production is scheduled to begin in October 2025, and we are promoting a business that redefines "mobility options."
This is a vehicle design engineer position for small mobility robots. In the initial phase of mass production, you will be involved in improving quality and assembly readiness, as well as developing future models and overseas expansion, covering the entire vehicle body—from the white body (framework) to exterior and interior parts, electrical wiring, and component design. You will not only turn designs into drawings but also collaborate with quality assurance and production management, consistently working on "how to bring this design to life." -
Flying Robot Development Engineer
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000
We are a technology company focused on research and provision of unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operation management platforms for low-altitude areas.
We have extensive implementation experience in diverse fields such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technologies have been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
In recent years, we have expanded our business with the establishment of subsidiaries overseas and large-scale procurement, and we continue to participate in public-private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform to create new low-altitude mobility industries that integrate hardware, software, and operational integration infrastructure.
You will be responsible for updating existing core drone products and developing next-generation autonomous drones aimed at entering new markets. We expect you to play a central role in creating full-stack, "reliably moving" robot systems that transcend the boundaries of mecha, electronics, and software (control), rather than simply designing software and hardware parts. -
Overall Electronics and Electrical Systems Area: New Vehicle Project Promotion and Quality Control (General Staff, Supervisor/Specialist)
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, QC・QA
- Kanagawa
- ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000
This company is a global technology leader driving major innovation in the rapidly evolving mobility industry. With active development across electrification, autonomous systems, connected services, and software‑defined mobility, the organization is advancing large‑scale digital transformation on a worldwide scale. Employees work in a diverse, international environment where they can take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate across regions, and contribute directly to next‑generation mobility solutions.
This position is responsible for promoting projects and quality control across the entire electronic and electrical equipment field in new vehicle development. You will visualize the progress and quality of electronic system and software development, and lead development in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including design, testing, production, and overseas bases. You will manage the increasingly advanced and complex vehicle electronic architecture across the board, contributing to the realization of high-quality next-generation mobility. -
Welding Process Development / Production Engineering & Automation Engineer | Welding Process Development, Process Design, and Automation Promotion Engineer
- Mechanical, Production Engineer
- Saitama
- ¥5,800,000~¥9,600,000
We provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of society and customers. In particular, within the Design Marketing Division, we focus on 'customer-centric business activities,' promoting the creation of brand culture, developing new markets and businesses, maximizing existing businesses, and further enhancing the overall competitiveness of the company through strengthening UX design and modernizing marketing. Additionally, in the Planning Operations Division, the Planning and Management Department continuously optimizes people, processes, and technology, and takes on the role of leading company-wide transformation projects and organizational reforms. By introducing diverse career support systems and flexible work styles tailored to the global business environment, we have established a system where each employee can grow and contribute to solving social issues.
We are responsible for everything from developing welding processes, process design, and promoting automation to introducing them into production sites to address customer production challenges. Based on arc welding technologies such as FCAW, MIG, MAG, and TIG, we evaluate and consider new products, new construction methods, and technologies, build construction processes at customer sites, and provide technical education, thereby improving customer productivity and ensuring stable operation. -
Hardware Mechanic Engineer
- Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
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.
In improving the quality of electric micromobility and developing new technologies, you will leverage mechanical technology to provide safer and more secure vehicles and services. -
Robotic Joint Actuator System Design Leader | Robot Joint Actuator System Design and Development Leader
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Aichi
- ¥9,500,000~¥12,500,000
It is one of Japan's leading major automobile manufacturers. It operates mainly in the development, production, and sales of automobiles and related parts, both domestically and internationally. It has strengths in SUVs, pickup trucks, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and has a broad sales record in global markets.
The company is advancing technology development aimed at solving social issues through mobility and realizing a sustainable society. In addition to electrification, advanced safety technologies, and connected technologies, it is also engaged in research and demonstration in next-generation mobility fields.
You will be responsible for everything from formulating requirements and specifications for joint actuators installed in AI robots to system concept, design, prototyping, evaluation, and improvement. You will conduct system design from an overhead perspective of components such as motors, reducers, servo drivers, and encoders, architectural design, and mechatronic integrated design, coordinating technical cooperation internally and externally, and managing technical progress within the development team. -
Customer Quality Assurance
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
- Shizuoka, Aichi
- ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000
Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.
A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.
As a member of the global quality team, you serve as the quality contact point for customers and promote quality improvement in collaboration with domestic and international departments.
Responsible for analyzing customer quality performance, addressing quality issues, reducing warranty costs, and managing the initial flow of new products, coordinating global quality activities including overseas quality teams. -
Sales Manager - Industrial Motion Systems
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Account Manager (B2B), Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥13,000,000
This company is a global supplier of compact electromechanical components supporting thermal management, airflow control, and automated movement functions in transportation systems. The Japan office is a small commercial and engineering hub that coordinates with domestic manufacturers while relying on overseas production sites. Their products include small motors, actuators, fluid‑handling devices, and integrated motion modules used by major vehicle makers and their upstream module suppliers.
In this role, you will be responsible for growing strategic customer accounts while leading customer projects from the initial RFQ stage through product development, validation, qualification, and mass production.
The role requires a combination of technical sales, project management, customer relationship management, and engineering coordination.
You will understand the customer's technical requirements, identify the appropriate product or solution, lead commercial negotiations, and coordinate global engineering resources to ensure successful project execution.
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Manufacturing Manager | Manufacturing Manager
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Mechanical, Production Management
- Kanagawa
- ¥8,000,000~¥12,000,000
A global manufacturer of industrial coating and coating equipment, providing spray guns, pumps, paint supply, and painting systems for manufacturing industries including automobiles. With multiple established brands under its umbrella, we also focus on proposing systems that consider the entire production line rather than just individual products. While possessing a global technological foundation, we are a company with niche and high expertise that supports the realization of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes.
As the core of the manufacturing division, we lead a team of about 10 people, promoting overall management of manufacturing processes, quality improvement, cost optimization, and on-time delivery schedules. We broadly manage assembly, processing, inspection processes, production planning, equipment maintenance, quality KPIs, manufacturing costs and budgets, and safety and health, and are responsible for optimizing manufacturing operations in collaboration with design, purchasing, quality assurance, sales, service, and global locations. -
Assembly Team Member
- Manufacturer, Micromobility
- Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer
- Hiroshima
- ¥3,000,000~¥6,000,000
Our company is a mobility startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs classified as single-seater and moped-type vehicles. Tackling regional mobility issues and minimizing environmental impact, we have built an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales and after-sales support, as well as CRM. Mass production is scheduled to begin in October 2025, and we are promoting a business that will redefine "mobility options."
During the mass production launch phase of next-generation mobility, you will be responsible for assembling mechanical and electrical components.
Not just as a worker, but from the perspective of the field, you will consider "how to assemble more safely, faster, and more reliably," and be involved in improving the assembly process itself.
Because it is an early mass production environment, the knowledge gained on-site is directly reflected in improvements in product quality and productivity. In the future, you will be actively involved in expanding production systems, improving processes, and enhancing quality, while supporting the foundation for creating new mobility. -
Quality Inspection Member
- Manufacturer, Micromobility
- Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer
- Hiroshima
- ¥3,000,000~¥6,000,000
Our company is a mobility startup aiming for mass production and social implementation of ultra-compact EVs classified as single-seater and moped-type vehicles. Tackling regional mobility issues and minimizing environmental impact, we have built an integrated system from design and manufacturing to sales and after-sales support, as well as CRM. Mass production is scheduled to begin in October 2025, and we are promoting a business that will redefine "mobility options."
During the mass production launch phase of next-generation mobility, you will be responsible for quality inspections of finished vehicles and key components.
Rather than simply confirming inspection items, you will consider on-site how to conduct more accurate and reproducible inspections, contributing to the establishment of a quality assurance system.
Because it is in the early stages of mass production, insights and improvement proposals on site directly contribute to the evolution of quality standards and inspection processes. In the future, we expect you to play a key role in delivering high-quality mobility to the market, while also contributing to the standardization, automation, and labor-saving of inspection systems.
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