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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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Lead Antenna Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development
- Kanagawa
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000
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.
This role leads the technical engagement with Japanese automotive OEMs for Vehicle Antenna Solutions (VAS). The position collaborates closely with sales, product management, and global development teams to support product strategy, gather technical requirements, and propose suitable antenna solutions. The role also serves as a technical liaison between customers and internal engineering teams, ensuring that customer needs and market insights from Japan are reflected in global product development. -
Surface Mount Technology | Backend Process Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Electronics, Research & Development, Production Engineer, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Ibaraki
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.
In this role you will support the transition from prototype to mass production of electronic modules and assemblies. The organization produces complex electronic assemblies used in industrial and technical products. You will manage equipment introduction, optimize production efficiency, and apply engineering know‑how to manufacturing processes. The position is collaborative and analytical, interfacing with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to enable reliable and efficient production.
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Mobile Product Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Mechanical Design
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000
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.
This role focuses on the design and development of micro connectors for the mobile electronics market, including smartphones, tablets, and AR/VR devices. The engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and developing new connector products based on global customer requirements, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and international engineering teams across Japan, Korea, and China. The role also involves supporting prototype development and establishing processes for mass production. -
High Speed Product Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Electronics, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Mechanical Design
- Kanagawa
- ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000
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.
This role focuses on the design and development of high-performance connectors, particularly wire-to-board and wire-to-wire connectors for the general electronics market. The engineer will work closely with global engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to develop customer-driven connector solutions while ensuring high-speed signal performance, manufacturability, and product quality. -
R&D System Design Manager/R&D Mechatronic Engineer | R&D System Design Manager/R&D Mechatronic Engineer (Automotive High Voltage Components)
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Electronics, Research & Development, Research & Development
- Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥8,000,000
This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.
In this role you will focus on the development and technical coordination of next-generation electric heating systems used in electrified vehicles, including high-voltage coolant heaters. You will serve as a technical interface between Japanese OEM customers and global engineering teams, supporting system development, technical discussions, and adaptation of globally developed products to meet Japanese market requirements.
Depending on experience and seniority, the position may involve either a technical project leadership role or an engineering execution role within the development team. -
Software Development Engineer for Perimeter Monitoring Systems (Camera Control)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
- IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Electrical & electronic control design
- Hyogo, Aichi
- ¥4,700,000~¥14,300,000
In the automotive parts industry, it is one of the largest companies in Japan in the thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems businesses.
We are currently focusing on four areas [electrification, connected systems, advanced safety/automated driving, and non-vehicle businesses (FA/agriculture)].
By intuitively displaying images of the vehicle's surroundings, we are working to create products that provide safety and security to drivers.
In this position, we welcome those who want to contribute to improving the user experience through camera control technology.
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Program Manager for Global Space Venture
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥10,000,000~¥12,000,000
An international satellite development and services company with a very strong manufacturing base. Their work has been critical to making space data accessible to the private market by offering a fixed-rate modular satellite network and mission planning service that is highly competitive in the market. By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have By offering reduced lead times, reliable and total satellite constellation support, and a wide range of satellite weight classes, they have quickly becoming a global team and leader in the space industry.
Help establish the Tokyo branch and lead program management for a variety of satellite programs as the team experiences explosive growth in the Japanese market. Your work will ensure the timely completion and satisfaction of projects related to spacecraft missions. By bridging business and engineering, the west and Japan, and speed with reliability your work will be a critical contribution to one of the most exciting teams in the Japanese space industry. -
Program Manager
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥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.
In this role you will play a critical part of ensuring the success of satellite and spacecraft missions. You will be the key person coordinating milestones, timelines, budgeting, and overall progress of satellite missions. Your ability to analyze, forecast, and prepare for future challenges will be what determines the successful and on-time completion of mission and deliverables. -
New Product Development (Optical / Structural / Mechanical Design)
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo, Osaka
- ¥12,000,000~¥20,000,000
This company is a global leader in factory automation and sensing technologies, providing a wide range of innovative products such as sensors, measuring instruments, vision systems, and microscopes. Headquartered in Japan and operating in numerous countries worldwide, it is known for its strong direct sales approach and commitment to delivering high-value technical solutions that support manufacturing productivity and quality improvement. The organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and quality improvement. organization emphasizes speed, innovation, and customer-centric problem solving, enabling clients across various industries to optimize their processes with cutting-edge automation and inspection technologies.
You will participate in the development of optics, structure, and mechanism of new products.
The main role is to improve the added value of products from the optical, structural, and mechanical aspects, and you will develop products that solve problems by understanding the actual situation of customers.
We discuss with the person in charge of product planning and sales, and in cooperation with the person in charge of circuits and software, we propose and realize the optimal functions, performance, and configuration of the product.
Identifying and establishing principles and elemental technologies is particularly important because it is directly related to the added value of products.
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Senior Robotics Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000
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 mechanical design and system development of a refueling system that integrates multiple components such as multiple visual sensors, robot mechanisms, and calculators for target measurement and robot control. Visual sensors include visible and infrared cameras, laser ranging devices (LRFs), LiDARs, illumination systems, and more. -
Technical Sales - Automotive Camera Modules
- OTHERS, Trading
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer
- Aichi
- ¥4,200,000~¥8,900,000
Hardware Business It is an electronics trading company that provides a series of solutions to automotive parts manufacturers for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning to design and development, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. It is a major general trading company group that handles semiconductors and electronic components.
Since I am currently under the command of a major company, I have contracts with 9 major companies, so I can be involved in large projects.
We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in fields such as electrification, autonomous driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connected devices, and
we are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company functions of purchasing and selling products.
We will introduce the latest technologies (semiconductors and modules that realize IoT, autonomous driving, next-generation communications, etc.) to our customers and propose solutions to solve problems. -
Product Hardware Engineer | Hardware Development Lead
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Research & Development, Electrical & electronic control design, Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design
- Tokyo
- ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000
It is a technology company focused on researching and providing unmanned aerial systems for industrial applications and flight management platforms in low-altitude areas.
We have a large number of implementation results in various fields such as surveying, equipment inspection, and agricultural support, and our management technology has been adopted for standard operations in multiple regions.
In recent years, we have been expanding our business with the establishment of corporations overseas and large-scale procurement, and we have continued to participate in public and private projects. We are promoting the construction of a global platform with the aim of creating a new industry for low-altitude mobility that integrates hardware, software, and operational integration platforms.
In this position, I will be responsible for coordinating with the business manager from formulating the technical strategy of the company's aircraft for outdoor applications, incorporating them into specific product requirements, and promoting development with an eye on global expansion. Utilizing their expertise in hardware fields such as mechanical, electric, and embedded, they will lead the development as the core of complex products that integrate hardware and software. In addition, we can collaborate with overseas partner companies and group companies to participate in product development in a wide range of regions, including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
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