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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  • Electrical Engineer | Electrical Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,000,000

    This is the Japanese subsidiary of a global semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer founded in the United States.
    We are world-class in terms of sales, business scale, and market share.
    We provide an environment where we can contribute to our customers' success through problem-solving while engaging with cutting-edge technological innovations and advanced customer needs.
    In 2022, we became the world's No.1 sales manufacturer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, making us a leading company in the growing semiconductor industry where you can further develop your skills and experience.

    Positions responsible for electrical design, debugging, and electrical safety testing of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Broadly responsible for conceptual design such as power system diagrams, AC/DC current calculations, PLC configuration, I/O tables, and electrical layout, as well as selection of electrical components, design instructions to partner companies, device operation verification and fault analysis, new circuit design, and selection of alternatives for end-of-production parts.

    Details.

  • Equipment Engineer | Equipment Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    A global semiconductor company headquartered in the United States, providing a broad portfolio of analog and embedded processing products for automotive, industrial and consumer electronics applications. The company develops semiconductor solutions supporting areas such as signal processing, power management and embedded systems, with products used across a wide range of electronic devices and systems.

    At the mass production factory for analog semiconductor devices, you will be responsible for everything from introducing manufacturing equipment to maintenance and developing technologies to improve productivity.

    Details.

  • Business Development – Car Sharing Stations | Car Sharing Station Development and Sales

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Hyogo, Osaka
    • ¥4,700,000~¥7,300,000

    As an infrastructure company supporting urban mobility, we operate a parking network boasting an overwhelming scale both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the company is expanding new mobility services such as ride-sharing and car sharing, building a next-generation mobility infrastructure that connects people and cities, and is also developing various businesses including car rentals and related financial services.
    In addition to a stable business foundation, we are actively engaged in developing new services utilizing digital technologies, and sustainable growth is expected. We are expanding globally beyond Japan, currently operating in seven countries including the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, providing an environment where we can take on large-scale challenges. At the forefront of changing the way society moves, fields where you can build your own career are expanding.

    You will be responsible for contracts for spaces where cars can be parked (such as monthly parking lots, condominium parking lots, commercial facility parking lots, etc.) as rental locations for car sharing.

    Details.

  • Design Planning Engineer – Plastic Body Components (New Vehicle Programs) | Specification planning and planning for body resin parts in the development of new four-wheel models

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    In the development of new models of body resin parts (instrument panels, bumpers, front grilles, side seal garnishes, etc.), we are responsible for everything from product specification construction to mold and production equipment feasibility studies.
    By utilizing resin flow analysis and CAE simulation, we comprehensively evaluate moldability, weight, cost, and more, and build the specifications necessary for product design and manufacturing.

    Details.

  • Process Engineer (Automotive HVAC)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Mechanical, Production Engineer, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Fukuoka
    • ¥6,000,000~¥7,000,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    Leveraging strong research and development capabilities, it operates globally and collaborates with major automakers (OEMs) to develop next-generation safety and interior technologies.

    In this role you will support the production of automotive climate-control products, including HVAC, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems.

    You will focus on improving manufacturing processes through data analysis, process optimization, equipment and line improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities.

    Details.

  • Next-Generation Battery R&D Engineer | Research and Development of Next-Generation Batteries (All-Solid-State and Semi-Solid-State Batteries / Image Processing & Signal Analysis Fields)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, Research & Development, QC・QA, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tochigi
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,900,000

    As an automobile manufacturer that continues to evolve to provide "joy" to more people 10 years, 20 years, and beyond, we have been and will continue to challenge to create new values that are not bound by existing frameworks, so that we can continue to please our customers around the world.
    The company, which has been providing multiple products loved by many customers based on its solid technical capabilities, is recruiting associates to integrate with the ICT society and create new services.


    You will be responsible for the following research and development tasks related to next-generation batteries (all-solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries).

    Details.

  • QA Engineer | QA Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Miyagi
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    The company is a startup in the growth phase as a cutting-edge technology company from Japan, and is challenging new possibilities in space development. The company aims to develop innovative technologies for on-orbit services and the construction of next-generation space infrastructure, and to deliver value that cannot be realized on the ground to a variety of industries. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new usage models while strengthening cooperation with research institutions, companies, and governments, and to transform space into a more familiar field.
    For those who want to be exposed to cutting-edge technology and engage in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company provides an environment full of challenges and opportunities for growth. As a colleague who will shape the next generation of the space industry together, we welcome people with diverse backgrounds.

    You will safely carry out the development, testing, launch, operation, and recovery of spacecraft such as artificial satellites, and carry out various activities to ensure reliability and quality control in the development and operation of hardware and software, thereby ensuring safety and mission assurance.

    Details.

  • Hardware Project Management (Procurement) | Hardware Project Manager (Procurement)

    • Logistics & Transportation, Transportation, Trafic
    • Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    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.

    You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including business condition negotiation, product development management, production import schedule management, cost management, and market quality control across all product phases, including planning, development, procurement, and improvement of vehicles and peripheral products.

    Details.

  • Satellite Systems Engineer

    • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,800,000~¥11,000,000

    We are a global company that has been operating in Japan for over 125 years. It drives 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.

    This position is responsible for system design and technical management of artificial satellites. We promote the overall system design, evaluation, and technical coordination in collaboration with hardware and software engineers who make up satellites. You will be involved in every stage of satellite development, from concept and design to testing, launch, and operational support, contributing to the realization of space infrastructure that supports Japan's safety and security.

    Details.

  • Part Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥8,000,000

    Globally recognized commercial vehicle manufacturer with a long-standing heritage in engineering, manufacturing, and delivering transportation solutions to customers worldwide. With operations spanning over 170 countries and regions, the organization continues to drive innovation in mobility, sustainability, and next-generation vehicle technologies.

    As part of a major strategic transformation, the company is investing heavily in the future of commercial transportation through the expansion of electrified mobility solutions and the creation of a dedicated global bus business.

    Details.

  • Defense & Next-Generation Drone Development Engineer | Defense and Next-Generation Drone Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    We are a technology company focused on researching and providing unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and operational management platforms for low-altitude areas.
    We have extensive implementation experience across diverse sites 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 by establishing corporations overseas and conducting large-scale fundraising, and we have continued to participate in public-private projects. Aiming to create a new low-altitude mobility industry that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration platforms, we are promoting the construction of a global platform.

    This is a hardware engineer position responsible for designing and developing drones for defense and interception fields. Across mechanical, electric, and embedded fields, you will be involved in improving existing machines and developing next-generation products, covering everything from planning and requirements definition to prototyping and on-site verification, and mass production design. This is an environment where we can take on cutting-edge drone technology development with a global market in mind, while promoting new product development in the security field.

    Details.

  • Non-Technical Project / Program Management | Service Business Management

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Program・Project Management
    • Hokkaido, Mie
    • ¥6,500,000~¥10,000,000

    This is the Japanese subsidiary of a global semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer founded in the United States.
    We are world-class in terms of sales, business scale, and market share.
    We provide an environment where we can contribute to our customers' success through problem-solving while engaging with cutting-edge technological innovations and advanced customer needs.
    In 2022, we became the world's No.1 sales manufacturer of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, making us a leading company in the growing semiconductor industry where you can further develop your skills and experience.

    A position supporting the promotion of global projects and business operations to expand the semiconductor manufacturing equipment service business. Responsible for project management, KPI management, cost analysis, data analysis, and reporting to executive and global teams, driving business operations across departments.

    Details.

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