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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  • Sales Representative (No experience)

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

    Hardware BusinessWe are a general electronics trading company that provides automotive parts manufacturers with a series of solutions for all kinds of electronic device products, including semiconductors and printed circuit boards, from planning, design and development to manufacturing, logistics, and quality control. We handle semiconductors and electronic components in a major general trading company group.
    Since we are under the watchful eye of major companies, we have contracts with 9 major companies and can be involved in major 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.


    A major general trading company group, we are a core member of 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 where 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.

    Details.

  • Brake Systems_Quality Assurance Department_Customer Quality Assurance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • 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.

  • Brake System_Development Technical Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • 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.

  • Research and development of communication and sensing systems

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥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-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.

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  • Performance design and technology development of electric vehicles (NV)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • Mechanical, QC・QA, Mechanical Design, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥10,000,000

    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. The company is constantly working on the development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.


    In this position, you will be in charge of NV performance development and new NV analysis technology development as an electric drive performance and technology development manager.

    Details.

  • Thermal Management System Analysis and Evaluation Measurement Development Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥11,000,000

    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 its stable foundation, the company is expanding its business domain to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as software. We are always working on the latest technology development, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.

    You will play a leadership role in promoting the construction of technology to develop a heat management system that maximizes the energy efficiency of BEV vehicles.

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  • Advance Development of Battery Control Technology for EV

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • 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.

  • Development of Battery Frame and Body Frame Products

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Mechanical Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥11,000,000

    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.

  • Battery & Motor Inverter Control Circuit Design Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥14,300,000

    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)].

    Development/design of battery control circuits to control batteries for electric vehicles and inverter control circuits to drive electric motors

    Details.

  • Overseeing large-scale software development

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥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-automotive business (FA/agriculture).

    One of the top 5 global automotive parts suppliers】
    Currently, we have offices in over 30 countries and regions, and are active in a wide range of fields including ADAS, electric vehicles, connected systems, and cyber security. Although our development base is located in Japan, we have an environment that allows us to work globally, including collaboration with overseas development partners.
    We also have the industry's top-class technological capabilities, and our development is characterized by high quality and speed.

    This position is for a leader to manager of large-scale software development, and will be responsible for defining requirements with customers, management of management resources (people, goods, money, and time), development, and a wide range of other tasks while utilizing SW knowledge.
    The position may vary depending on your experience.

    Details.

  • CAE Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • 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 around the world, it has a diverse workforce and a working environment with a 1% turnover rate.

    You will be working as a CAE engineer. The company has a 1% turnover rate.

    Details.

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