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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  • Sensor Engineer

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,500,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    You will support the development, design, and evaluation of sensors used to ensure water quality and control water treatment.
    In a product development project, you will develop, design, and evaluate water quality sensors using electrochemical mechanisms to be incorporated into products that aim to provide structural solutions to water problems.

    Details.

  • Mechanical Designer

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,500,000~¥18,000,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    You will be responsible for mechanical design work from prototype to mass production of hardware in products.

    Details.

  • Field Engineer (Lead)|Field Engineer (Lead)

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,500,000~¥14,000,000

    We are a start-up company that provides new options for disasters and under-infrastructured areas with innovative technologies that enable the recycling and use of water resources. The company is evolving into a global organization that brings together engineers and researchers from around the world while taking on global issues such as climate change and water scarcity. Currently in the business growth phase, we are aiming for further expansion with an IPO in sight, based on a mission of high social significance. Our 100-person organization is rooted in a culture where each individual can take on challenges with discretion and responsibility.

    This startup is pioneering innovative technologies that enable sustainable water circulation, offering vital solutions in times of disaster and in Tackling global issues such as climate change and water scarcity, the company is rapidly evolving into a global organization that attracts engineers and researchers from around the world. Now in a growth phase with an IPO on the horizon, it offers the opportunity to work on a mission with significant social impact. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges. With a team of around 100 members, the company fosters a culture where each individual is empowered to take ownership and boldly pursue meaningful challenges.

    As a field engineer, you will be responsible for after-sales support, etc., while working with construction sites, customers, and internal teams.

    Details.

  • System Engineer for Satellite Development

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Aerospace & Robotics, Electrical & Electronic, Telecommunications, Energy, System Integrator
    • IT, SE(Web, OPEN), Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥4,500,000~¥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.

    In this position you will work on one of the Japanese space industry's most renowned and cutting-edge projects. Your work will be to develop the technology through your systems engineering expertise alongside a large team of space industry professionals. Your work will be done in close coordination with JAXA and will help grow the Japanese space industry as a global leader. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders. Those in junior positions will learn from experienced engineers and develop themselves into future leaders.

    Details.

  • Control Design Engineer - Production Line Automation (Saitama)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Saitama
    • ¥6,750,000~¥9,420,000

    Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories with its device and solution products.
    In the CASE of the automotive industry, which is said to be a once-in-a-century period of change, as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving, the demand for electronic devices combining the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors Demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to continue to grow.
    In particular, the company has special rights to sell in-vehicle microcontrollers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles, in the Chubu area, and supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region.
    The company aims to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics through a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.

    Control design of key machines (automatic equipment) for the smart factory of major manufacturers of automobiles, electronics, precision machinery, etc.
    In order to materialize the needs of users (customers), we will collaborate with them from the conceptual design stage of automatic equipment conducted by machine designers.

    Details.

  • Development of construction methods and equipment related to the assembly process of electronic products (ECUs) and preparation for production of mass-production processes

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥14,000,000

    The company boasts the No. 1 market share in Japan in the automotive components industry in the areas of thermal systems, mobility systems, powertrain systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    The company is currently focusing on four areas: electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-automated systems (FA/agriculture).

    As vehicles become more electrified, the platforms of onboard ECUs are also undergoing major changes, and the development of next-generation ECUs is expanding and accelerating.
    In line with this trend, our department is responsible for production technology for global production of high-quality and high-efficiency ECUs.
    Involved in the cutting-edge manufacturing of ECUs, while building our own production line, we improve our production technology skills, and improve our interpersonal negotiation skills by working with various departments including sales, planning, technology, and product maintenance.
    In addition, we also work with overseas bases as a mother factory, As a mother factory, you will also be able to grow as a global human resource while collaborating with overseas bases. If desired, overseas business trips and secondments are possible.

    In this position, you will be responsible for process design and promotion of automation.

    Details.

  • Electronic Circuit Design Engineer

    • OTHERS, Others
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Shiga, Kanagawa, Tokyo, Osaka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a top-class energy solution company in Japan that is attracting attention for its next-generation energy storage technology.
    With a focus on large-scale energy storage systems developed in-house, we are also contributing to social issues such as disaster countermeasures and the utilization of renewable energy. We have a strong track record with major electric power companies and local governments, and have a business foundation with both stability and growth potential.
    Our small, elite organization allows young employees to have discretion, and it is rewarding to be involved in the entire product development process.
    We are a clean-tech company that combines technological strength with social contribution.

    You will be involved in the design and development of a battery management system (BMS) that monitors and controls newly developed batteries.

    Details.

  • Quality Engineering for Major European Automotive Company

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,500,000

    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.

    The quality engineering team is recruiting for a variety of roles!

    The Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the design, development, production, and delivery of automotive components meet quality standards. Their role spans internal laboratory testing, new product introduction, supplier management, and customer interfacing. The position supports compliance with international quality and safety standards (e.g., IATF16949, ISO14001), and is a key member of the QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) team, proactively managing risks, validating process changes, and improving quality control systems across the lifecycle of the product.

    Role 1: Quality Lab and Assurance Leader
    This position focuses heavily on the daily operation of a quality laboratory, emphasizing physical testing, lab This position focuses heavily on the daily operation of a quality laboratory, emphasizing physical testing, lab staff training, equipment maintenance, and compliance with standards.

    Role 2: Quality Engineer - Interior Switch Product Development
    This role is centered on product quality control during development and This role is centered on product quality control during development and manufacturing of interior switches, integrating design, process audits, and customer feedback while coordinating with suppliers.

    Role 3: Project Quality Manager - Design & Risk Management Focus
    This position acts to reduce risk in the design and process phases of project development. It's a front-line role ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are embedded early in the project while maintaining full customer transparency and compliance. It's a front-line role ensuring that lessons learned and best practices are embedded early in the project while maintaining full customer transparency and compliance.

    Details.

  • Production Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kyoto
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000

    A multinational corporation headquartered in Europe, it is a leading global provider of efficiency solutions in the industrial and energy sectors, employing more than 40,000 people worldwide. The company continues to take on the challenge of creating a sustainable society through cutting-edge technologies that save energy and utilize renewable energies. We are expanding the possibilities of people's lives and industry through innovative products and services in diverse fields such as air conditioning, cooling, and motion control. With a global network of bases, we have earned high expectations and trust around the world as an entity that supports social infrastructure and future industries.

    In Japan, in addition to sales and service of the above products made at our plants around the world, we have a plant in Kyoto, where we develop and produce hydraulic equipment for domestic and overseas construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers, as well as for public infrastructure such as ports and dams.

    In the mass production of new products planned for the Kyoto factory, you will work with us to reorganize and improve the factory by utilizing your past experience in preparing for mass production of new products, introducing equipment, and starting up, in addition to improving the efficiency of production of existing products (introduction of new manufacturing methods, introduction of new equipment, etc.).

    Details.

  • After Services Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,000,000

    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 after-sales support operations for automated conveyor services.
    In addition to reactive support such as repairs and maintenance, you will be part of a team that aims to provide a better customer experience by quickly resolving customer issues in order to improve customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships.

    Details.

  • Production Control Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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 production management in the manufacturing of satellites and onboard components. This includes production planning, standard data management (such as bills of materials and drawings), production progress control, and business process improvement.

    Production control (production planning, unit control (bill of materials, drawings), production progress control, and business improvement) for satellite and onboard component manufacturing.

    Details.

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, QC・QA, QC・QA, Production Management, Production Engineer, Production Management, Production Management, QC・QA, Production Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    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.

    This position is for a production engineer for spacecraft and the subsystems and components that make them up.

    Details.

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