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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  • Engineer / Mass production planning and equipment development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Osaka
    • ¥11,000,000~¥18,000,000

    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.

    The company handles precision measuring instruments, various optical instruments, microscopes, imaging instruments, FA sensors, and other products, 70% of which are "world firsts" or "industry firsts. You will be involved in the planning and conceptual design of automated facilities for the mass production of these new products, as well as the start-up of facilities at the manufacturing site.
    Although the company is fabless, it retains important mass production technologies in-house and develops its own production facilities, so you will be expected to devote yourself to this task.

    Details.

  • Circuit/System Development

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Machinery, Equipment
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • 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 circuits/systems for new products, about 70% of which are "world firsts" or "industry firsts".
    The main role is to add value to the product from the circuit and system aspects, and to develop products that solve problems based on a good understanding of the customer's actual situation.
    You will discuss with product planning and sales staff, and propose and realize optimal functions, performance and configuration of products in cooperation with "optical structure" and "software staff".
    The identification and establishment of components, technologies, and devices is a particularly important task because it is directly related to the added value of the product.

    Details.

  • Design and Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Mechanical, Research & Development
    • Saitama
    • ¥7,000,000~¥10,000,000

    Development, manufacturing, and sales of turbochargers, electric boost, electric axles for electric vehicles, electric cooling, compressors for fuel cells, and automotive software.

    [Features and recent developments]
    Japanese subsidiary of Garrett Motion, a Swiss automotive parts manufacturer with operations in 17 countries. (Listed on NASDAQ in the U.S.) Originally the Japanese subsidiary of Honeywell Inc. of the U.S., a major control equipment manufacturer, the company took its current name following the spin-off of the current parent company in 2019. In recent years, the company has been expanding its business not only in turbochargers for passenger and commercial vehicles, but also in industrial turbochargers, electric axles for electric vehicles that support electrification technology, electric cooling, compressors for fuel cells, and other products, as well as a wide range of connected fields such as diagnostic and boost control systems and cybersecurity. We are also expanding our business in a wide range of connected fields such as diagnostic and boost control systems and cyber security.



    This is an opportunity for you to be a part of global dynamism and be based in Japan. Development work starts in conjunction with new engine and powertrain system development plans. From information gathering for new contracts to design, testing, mass production start-up, and delivery, all phases require close collaboration with the customer.

    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.

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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.

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

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive, Micromobility, Software platform, Transportation, Trafic
    • 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, 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.

    Details.

  • 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

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, 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.

    Details.

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