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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  • Engineering Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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. The company is expanding its organizational structure with the aim of expanding and operating the service in hundreds of locations nationwide.

    This position is for the head of the engineering department that supports the provision of automated transportation services for enclosed spaces to customers.

    Details.

  • Semiconductor technical sales/marketing/FAE

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, Electrical & electronic control design, Account Manager (B2B), FAE
    • Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka
    • ¥4,600,000~¥8,600,000

    We are an electronics trading company that “purchases” and “sells” semiconductors, mainly integrated circuits, and electronic application equipment (laser equipment, aviation-related equipment, etc.).
    We purchase products mainly from overseas manufacturers and sell them to
    ・Semiconductors to major Japanese electronics manufacturers
    ・Electronic application equipment to government offices and universities
    .
    We have agency agreements with many major overseas semiconductor manufacturers and have the strength to provide total solutions to our customers, making us a company that goes beyond the framework of a trading company.

    We are one of the top 3 major electronics trading companies in Japan with over 3,000 customers.
    We have agency agreements with many major overseas semiconductor manufacturers and provide total support from design to development and commercialization, including the provision of technical information and materials, which is our strength.
    We have an environment in which employees can easily express their opinions to each other, and young employees can also speak up.

    Details.

  • Future HMI technology development for high value-added BEV cockpit

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Design engineer,UI/UX designer, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥20,000,000

    This company aims to provide new mobility solutions by leveraging expertise from both the automotive and electronics industries. electrification, connected technologies, autonomous driving, and the integration of entertainment, it strives to lead the next-generation luxury car market.

    Since its establishment, the company has pursued technological innovation and the enhancement of customer experiences, delivering unique services and products globally. Through the development of high-performance EVs, it also contributes to reducing environmental impact and achieving a sustainable society.

    An incredible opportunity to join a Mobility Tech Company to bring a new generation of vehicles to the market.
    This position involves developing next-generation Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technology for high value-added Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) cockpits.

    Details.

  • In charge of Business Development, Public Affairs, and Promotion of Municipal Alliances

    • IT, Software platform
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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.

    We are looking for a person who will be responsible for project management and business development in the public sector, such as government and municipalities, to promote our micro-mobility sharing business.
    We are looking for people who are passionate about the fields of urban development and regional development, and who are interested in working with the public and private sectors on large scale projects.

    Details.

  • Brake Systems_Quality Assurance Department_Customer Quality Assurance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, QC・QA
    • Tochigi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business worldwide, and has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%.

    The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for quality assurance operations at the Tochigi Plant.
    The plant develops cutting-edge brake products in Japan.

    The company, the world's top selling automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business all over the world.

    Details.

  • Sales Representative (No experience)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Mechanical, Electrical & electronic control design, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥4,900,000~¥6,600,000

    Hardware BusinessA semiconductor industry manufacturer trading company that provides a series of solutions from planning, design and development, manufacturing, logistics, and quality control for all electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, to automotive parts manufacturers.

    Since we are under the watchful eye of major companies, we have contracts with 9 major companies and can be involved in large projects.
    We also have a support system that utilizes new technologies and partner networks in areas such as electrification, automated driving/ADAS, next-generation cockpits, and connectivity.
    We are developing a wide range of businesses that go beyond the traditional trading company function of purchasing and selling products.

    NEXTY Electronics is a Japanese electronics trading company under the Toyota Tsusho Group. It focuses on automotive electronics-like It focuses on automotive electronics-like autonomous driving, electrification, and connected systems-while also supporting industries like ICT, robotics, and smart factories. Formed in 2017, it plays a key role in Toyota's tech supply chain.
    Here is a few more information: https://www.nexty-ele.com/

    We are a major general trading company group that plays a central role in the group as a general electronics trading company handling semiconductors and electronic components.
    We have global sales channels and have concluded distributor agreements with 10 of the world's top 20 semiconductor manufacturers.
    We offer an environment in which you can grow as a sales person by proposing products to a wide range of customers and listening to their needs.
    In addition to semiconductors and electronic components, we can also be involved in a wide range of business activities such as proposing “modules” by combining them, systems, platforms, and services.
    We have an environment where you can challenge overseas in the future, so you can engage in work to improve your skills with peace of mind under a stable foundation.

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  • Planning and Advanced Development of Electronic devices and sensors

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo
    • ¥7,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are one of the world's top 5 leading automotive parts manufacturers with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, car body, and CSS.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. We are constantly working on the latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    A major Japanese automotive parts manufacturer. It has very high technology in mechanical parts such as thermal management systems and motor development.
    Recently, due to the trend of “electrification/SDV” in the automotive industry, they have been integrating their group and taking on new challenges.

    This time, you will be responsible for the planning and advanced development of electronic devices and next-generation sensors that will be key devices for next-generation mobility.
    Specifically,
    ・This position will be responsible for planning and development of highly accurate and reliable sensors required for next-generation mobility, as well as planning and development of control systems combining electronic devices and sensors.
    The successful candidate will be expected to lead the entire project from desk top study to concrete commercialization.

    Details.

  • Research and development of communication and sensing systems

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    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-automotive business (FA/agriculture).



    We are one of the world's top parts manufacturers, active both in Japan and overseas. They are currently focusing on EV, Connected, ADAS, and security related fields, and especially in the automatic driving field, they are conducting Lv4 research and development. This position is for a SW engineer/leader/manager.

    This position is for a PM in R&D of communication and sensing systems.

    Details.

  • Brake System_Development Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Program・Project Management, Research & Development, Research & Development, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Top Global Sales | The company, a foreign automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. A German company with long-standing roots in Japan and doing business worldwide, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a turnover rate of 1%.

    Various additional functions centered on ABS/ESP The company's Japan office is not only a contact point for customers, but also plays the role of leading the company's overseas offices.
    The office's position in relation to JOEM is not only to serve as a contact point for customers, but also to lead the company's overseas offices and to provide support to customers as their business grows, systems become more complex, and the company focuses on Japan. The role of the technical project manager is becoming more and more important due to the increase in business, the complexity of systems, and the alignment of global expansion centered on Japan.

    The company, the world's top selling automotive parts manufacturer, is expanding its software and electronics products. The company is a German company with long-standing roots in Japan and does business worldwide, with a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    Details.

  • E/E System Architect

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    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)].



    As an E/E system architect at a global top company in the parts industry, you will be responsible for building the system architecture, researching end-user trends, and deriving requirements.

    Details.

  • Development of battery frame and body frame products

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are one of the world's top five leading automotive parts manufacturers, with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, car body, and CSS.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. We are constantly working on the latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells all automotive products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to hardware products, which has been its strength to date.

    In this position, you will be in charge of battery frame and body framework product development, and will be responsible for the advanced development of battery frame and body framework products for electrified vehicles, as well as hardware development to achieve optimal functional integration of the underbody of the vehicle with BEVs.

    Details.

  • Advance Development of Battery Control Technology for EV

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Electronics, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥12,000,000

    We are one of the world's top 5 leading automotive parts manufacturers with strengths in powertrain, driving safety, car body, and CSS.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. We are constantly working on the latest technological development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    We are a major automotive parts manufacturer that manufactures and sells all in-vehicle products in-house.
    Based on its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software, in addition to its existing strength in hardware products.

    In this position, you will be in charge of advanced development of battery technology for EVs, and will be responsible for advanced development of temperature control products, temperature control systems and hardware development to realize functional integration.

    Details.

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