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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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Resident Engineer (Aichi/Tokyo)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥13,000,000
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.
Provide technical interface support for the integration, development, and launch of automotive systems and software. Act as a key liaison with customers, translating market-driven requirements into platform specifications and ensuring successful vehicle program execution. -
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Energy Management)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000
A major automotive supplier of technologies such as lighting, electronics, sensors and autonomous driving systems.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Lead) is responsible for leading the design and development of mechanical systems and components for energy management This role bridges local customer requirements with global engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with project goals for quality and cost. This role bridges local customer requirements with global engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence, timely delivery, and alignment with project goals for quality and cost. -
Requirement Manager
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), QC・QA, Production Engineer, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Production Engineer
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
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.
The main responsibility is to gather, organize, and oversee stakeholder requirements throughout the entire lifecycle process. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements. Additionally, this position serves as the link between customers and internal engineering teams, focusing on the process and organization of requirements. -
Motor Control ECU Hardware Engineer (HEV/BEV/ICE)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Aichi
- ¥5,500,000~¥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.
We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].
You will plan/develop electric control ECUs for next-generation electric vehicles (BEV/PHEV/HEV). -
Quality Assurance (Engine System - AD/ADAS & Connected Cars)|Quality Assurance (Engine System for AD/ADAS & Connected Car Products)
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
- Ibaraki, Gunma, Tochigi
- ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.
With the mission to realize high-quality AD/ADAS/connected car products, you will be in charge of verifying system design from the perspective of whether the activities of the design process are being performed correctly, whether the deliverables are as expected, and whether they meet the requirements of the customer automobile manufacturer.
Depending on your experience, you may also be entrusted with the role of promoting quality assurance activities by communicating directly with automakers. -
Facility Planning & Operations
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- Other, Other, Management Planning・Corporate strategy, Facilities & General Affairs, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Financial Planning&Analysis,Cost Controller, Production Management
- Tochigi
- ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000
As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more and more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new value, not bound by existing frameworks, to satisfy our customers around the world.
The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is looking for a colleague to create new services by integrating with the ICT society.
You will be responsible for facility management (total management from planning of site and environmental strategies to resource management) at four-wheel R&D sites. You will be in charge of planning facility strategies to realize efficient R&D operations and environmentally friendly facilities such as energy-saving facilities. -
Vehicle Inverter & Motor Control ECU Calibration Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Other (Localization, QA), Research & Development, QC・QA, QC・QA
- Ibaraki, Tokyo
- ¥4,900,000~¥12,200,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.
We are looking for a person who can take charge of the calibration of inverters for electric vehicles (HEV/EV), motors, and integrated ECUs for charging/discharging systems, etc. -
Mobility Service Technician|Mobility Service Technician Support
- Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
- Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician
- Tokyo
- ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000
A company dedicated to helping businesses and public transportation providers transition to electric vehicle (EV) fleets and reduce their carbon footprint. Their mission is to simplify EV adoption by offering comprehensive support, including fleet planning, charging optimization, and energy
With a proven track record in deploying commercial EVs for major logistics and transportation companies, they provide technology-driven By leveraging vehicle and charging data, they enable By leveraging vehicle and charging data, they enable businesses to make smarter, more sustainable mobility decisions.
The front-line engineer is responsible for the installation, inspection, and trouble-shooting of commercial EVs and chargers onsite, and supports stable operation onsite through the selection, procurement, and installation of EV vehicles and chargers, as well as trouble-shooting and inspections after installation. You will also provide technical support for telematics equipment connection and communication, and lead the introduction and operation of next-generation mobility from a technical perspective. -
Body Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Micromobility
- Mechanical, Mechanical 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 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.
You will be in charge of designing vehicle body frames, exterior and interior parts, piping (wire harnesses and brake pipes), and body-mounted parts.
In this position, you will not only draw drawings, but also lead the "design leading to mass production" in cooperation with the prototyping, quality assurance, and production departments. -
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. -
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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