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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  • Technical Production

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Niigata, Fukushima, Gifu, Aichi
    • ¥3,200,000~¥9,700,000

    We are expanding our business in several areas such as “electronic components,” “semiconductor-related products,” and “LED lighting” on the strength of our ceramic material technology cultivated since our establishment.
    The company has a global top share class product in high thermal conductive substrates, and with its unique differentiated product strategy, it is a company with high profitability and steadily growing business performance.

    Furthermore,
    ranked in the TOP 5 in the [TSE Prime Stock Ranking], and
    has a good working environment for employees, including an employee stock ownership program, dormitory system, and a free time system (0 overtime hours), and is ranked in the TOP 50 of “high hourly wage” x “single overtime” companies.

    This position will be involved in “improvement” and “new introduction”.
    The company has high operating profit because of its technical capabilities to meet difficult orders, and it provides a good working environment for its employees.
    We are looking for a long term, stable company to work for.

    Details.

  • Design for Mold In Malaysia / Mold Design for Powder Press (Working in Malaysia)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, Mechanical Design
    • Other Overseas
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,000,000

    We are expanding our business in several areas such as “electronic components,” “semiconductor-related products,” and “LED lighting” on the strength of our ceramic material technology cultivated since our establishment.
    The company has a global top share class product in high thermal conductive substrates, and is a company that is steadily increasing its high profitability and business performance with its unique differentiated product strategy.

    Furthermore,
    ranked in the TOP 5 in the [TSE Prime Stock Ranking], and
    has a good working environment for employees, including an employee stock ownership program, dormitory system, and a free time system (0 overtime hours), and is ranked in the TOP 50 of “high hourly wage” x “single overtime” companies.


    This position will be responsible for mold design and quality and process improvement of manufactured products at the company's Malaysian plant.
    The designs are immediately reflected in the products, so you will be able to check the effects of your work immediately.
    Why don't you make the most of your experience and grow in a global environment?

    Details.

  • Software Project Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    The Software Project Engineer for the Connectivity team to develop cutting-edge software solutions for the automotive industry, focuses on telematics This role will involve leading software development, collaborating with global teams, and driving successful program execution for innovative innovative program execution. This role will involve leading software development, collaborating with global teams, and driving successful program execution for innovative This role will involve leading software development, collaborating with global teams, and driving successful program execution for innovative automotive technologies like Telematics, 5G, and V2X.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer / Facility Engineer (Mechanical)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Production Engineer, Production Management
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally
    with a long-term career development plan.

    This position is responsible for facility management, maintenance, repair, renewal, and improvement of buildings, facilities, and fabs in general.
    Specifically, you will be responsible for the operational management, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, gas chemical, water, and security systems, as well as improving the safety and efficiency of the facilities.

    Details.

  • Process Engineer / Process Engineer (semiconductor wafer related process) [Aichi, Japan

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥11,000,000

    We are expanding our business in several areas such as “electronic components,” “semiconductor-related products,” and “LED lighting” on the strength of our ceramic material technology cultivated since our establishment.
    The company has a global top share class product in high thermal conductive substrates, and with its unique differentiated product strategy, it is a company with high profitability and steadily growing business performance.

    Furthermore,
    ranked in the TOP 5 in the [TSE Prime Stock Ranking], and
    has a good working environment for employees, including an employee stock ownership program, dormitory system, and a free time system (0 overtime hours), and is ranked in the TOP 50 of “high hourly wage” x “single overtime” companies.

    This position is responsible for the management of process technology prototyping and mass production management.

    Details.

  • Maintenance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Tochigi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥7,500,000

    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 involves managing equipment procurement, maintenance, and optimization to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with manufacturing The position also focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives, overseeing subcontracted services, and maintaining accurate The position also focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives, overseeing subcontracted services, and maintaining accurate documentation to support operational excellence.

    Details.

  • Functional Safety Engineering (Offshore Coordination)

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, FAE
    • Kanagawa, Tokyo
    • ¥7,200,000~¥9,600,000

    The company is a joint venture between a major Japanese trading firm and an engineering company with extensive experience in the automotive sector. It specializes in the development and production of automotive components such as electrical systems, powertrains, and advanced safety features, providing support from product concept to mass production. The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance the performance of automotive technologies in the Japanese market.

    The Safety Engineering will involve leading and managing offshore teams (primarily based in India), ensuring the successful delivery of projects while maintaining effective communication with cross-functional teams and customers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in functional safety engineering and embedded software development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in functional safety engineering and embedded software development.

    Details.

  • Electric Bridge Engineer

    • Consulting & Professional Services, Consulting
    • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥7,200,000~¥9,600,000

    The company is a joint venture between a major Japanese trading firm and an engineering company with extensive experience in the automotive sector. It specializes in the development and production of automotive components such as electrical systems, powertrains, and advanced safety features, providing support from product concept to mass production. The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize The company focuses on delivering tailored engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance the performance of automotive technologies in the Japanese market.

    The desired candidate will work as Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from RFQ (Request for Quotation) to delivery, ensuring customer This role involves managing the entire product development process, including design, development, validation, and launch of Electrical and Mechanical components/sub-systems. You will coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth You will coordinate with offshore and cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth project execution and success.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer for water treatment

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Other, Other, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally with a long-term career development plan.


    This position will be responsible for general “facility management,” “maintenance,” “repair,” “renewal,” and “improvement” of the entire fab, including buildings and facilities.

    Details.

  • IATF 16949 Auditor

    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Hokkaido, Shizuoka, Ehime, Fukushima, Toyama, Saga, Yamagata, Tochigi, Gifu, Chiba, Aichi, Fukui, Osaka, Shimane, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Niigata, Okayama, Gunma, Kagoshima, Nagano, Tokushima, Nara, Tottori, Akita, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Yamaguchi, Aomori, Saitama, Kagawa, Iwate, Okinawa, Shiga, Kochi, Kumamoto, Yamanashi, Kanagawa, Oita, Ishikawa, Miyazaki, Hyogo, Wakayama, Mie, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagasaki
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    A global leader in certification, inspection, and testing services, with a strong reputation for excellence in the automotive industry. With over a century of experience, they work closely with major automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, offering a comprehensive range of solutions across the entire value chain. Their certifications are recognized and respected internationally, ensuring clients meet the highest standards of Their certifications are recognized and respected internationally, ensuring clients meet the highest standards of quality and safety.



    As an IATF 16949 Auditor, you will assess the compliance of automotive and parts manufacturers with certification standards and internal rules.

    In this role you will need to build strong relationships with cliens through proactive engagement, objectively assess client situations and provide clear feedback through identifying client needs and providing solutions.

    Details.

  • System Integration Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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-grade quality sound, smart connectivity, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-grade sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

    As a System Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating hardware and software to create innovative in-car audio experiences, collaborating with system leads and architects. You will support the fabrication team during vehicle installations, system bring-up, and testing of automotive proof-of-concept systems. automotive proof-of-concept systems.

    Details.

  • Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Product Marketing, Planning, Program・Project Management, Account Manager (B2B), Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥10,000,000

    The company is a subsidiary of a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative electronic solutions. It specializes in connectors, interconnect systems, and other electronic components used across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. The focus is on providing high-quality products and advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of the local market. Committed to sustainability, the company prioritizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. Known for its technical expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative approach, the company works closely with customers to drive product innovation and Committed to sustainability, the company priorizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes.

    The Project Management role is essential for ensuring business success by meeting customer needs, achieving financial goals, and improving cost, quality, and delivery. It focuses on managing new product development, coordinating with teams across product management and sales, and driving projects to completion on schedule. By aligning with customer and market requirements, it supports long-term growth and competitiveness.

    Details.

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