Trends in Semiconductor Jobs and Career Opportunities in the Automotive Industry

Industry Trends in Semiconductor Related Jobs

market scale

The semiconductor market is estimated to be worth about $1 trillion in 2030, 1.8 times the $556 billion in 2021. In particular, demand for semiconductors for automobiles and electric vehicles is expected to grow rapidly, from $69 billion in 2021 to $170 billion, about 2.5 times higher. (Citation: Federation of the German Electrical and Electronic Industries)

Increased demand

The semiconductor industry is in demand along with the rapid growth of smartphones, automobiles, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. As a result, many companies are seeking talent to develop and expand new products.

Introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Automation

The semiconductor industry is also increasingly adopting artificial intelligence and automation, increasing the demand for engineers and programmers who can automate manufacturing and testing processes.

Importance of expertise

Semiconductor manufacturing technology is becoming more sophisticated, increasing the demand for specialized knowledge and experience for engineers and researchers. In particular, there is a need for personnel with expertise in areas such as manufacturing processes, design, and materials science.

Intensifying global competition

The global semiconductor market is becoming increasingly competitive, and multinational companies are seeking top-class professionals to enter new markets. In particular, Asian companies such as Taiwan and South Korea are on the rise, and Japan is rapidly strengthening its semiconductor sector, but is struggling.

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  • Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Device Engineer | Device Development for Next-Generation Power Semiconductor Devices

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥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)].

    You will be involved in the planning, development, and design of high-voltage, high-current power semiconductor devices (Si-IGBT, SiC-MOSFET, GaN-HEMT) for inverter systems for electric vehicles.

    Details.

  • AD/ADAS Field Quality Development Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,600,000

    Company Overview: The mobility industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation. At the forefront of this shift, we are a global leading company creating next-generation mobility experiences. We operate in markets worldwide, driving innovative initiatives across a wide range of fields including electrification, autonomous driving, connected technologies, and software development. We aim not only to provide products but also to make people's lives more convenient, safer, and more sustainable. As we advance business transformation and technological innovation on a global scale, we have an environment where diverse teams can enjoy new challenges. We hold positions where we can contribute to the creation of the future mobility society with significant discretion and influence.

    You will be responsible for improving the market quality of AD/ADAS systems, leading everything from cause analysis to improvement promotion based on defect information and driving data from customers around the world. You will identify root causes in collaboration with development departments and suppliers regarding quality issues in sensors and control systems, contributing to the realization of safer and more reliable advanced driver assistance technologies. This position enables you to promote quality improvement from a global perspective.

    Details.

  • Overall Electronics and Electrical Systems Area: New Vehicle Project Promotion and Quality Control (General Staff, Supervisor/Specialist)

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,100,000~¥7,600,000

    Company Overview: A period of major transformation in the mobility industry, said to occur once every hundred years. At the forefront of this shift, we are a global leading company creating next-generation mobility experiences. We operate in markets worldwide, driving innovative initiatives across a wide range of fields including electrification, autonomous driving, connected technologies, and software development. We aim not only to provide products but also to make people's lives more convenient, safer, and more sustainable. As we advance business transformation and technological innovation on a global scale, we have an environment where you can enjoy new challenges alongside a diverse team. This position allows you to contribute to the creation of the future mobility society with significant discretion and influence.

    This position is responsible for promoting projects and quality control across the entire electronics and electrical fields in new vehicle development. You will visualize the progress and quality of electronic system and software development, and lead development in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders including design, testing, production, and overseas sites. You will manage the increasingly sophisticated and complex vehicle electronic architecture across the board, contributing to the realization of high-quality next-generation mobility.

    Details.

  • Product planning and advanced development of integrated control ECUs in the SDV era

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥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)].

    ■ In the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) era, we plan and develop key domain systems such as ADAS/cockpits, which serve as the brain of vehicles, and key components like integrated control ECUs, as well as conduct consultations and proposals with customers, carrying out cross-departmental execution management toward commercialization

    Details.

  • Planning, requirements definition, and advanced system development related to driver cooperative safety systems

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, FAE
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥7,500,000~¥14,300,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting a top-class domestic market share in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and off-vehicle business (FA/agriculture). In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting Level 4 autonomous driving demonstration experiments on public roads and are working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Utilizing AI, IT technology, and data-driven approaches, we define system requirements, develop architecture, and verify

    system requirements to achieve safety and security through collaboration between cognitive judgment systems for drivers and occupants, and vehicle systems (ADAS/AD). [Development Tools, Development Environments]
    Requirements/Process/Software Management Tools (Codebeamer, Github) Python
    and data analysis platforms,
    machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, etc.),
    generative AI/LLM utilization environments, Cloud (AWS, Azure),
    PoC environments: container technologies (Docker, Podman), API integration and microservice configuration, simulator environment (CarMaker)
    *Flexible selection according to purpose

    Details.

  • Analysis, Analysis, and Reliability Evaluation Technology for Power Semiconductors for Electric Vehicles

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Research & Development, FAE
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥11,000,000

    In the automotive parts industry, we are a company boasting one of the top domestic market shares in thermal systems, mobility systems, power train systems, electrification systems, and electronic systems.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)]. In particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Level 4 autonomous driving, and we are working toward the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    Global environmental issues are critical challenges, and for this reason, it is necessary to rapidly advance the electrification of mobility. Power semiconductors are essential key devices for driving motors in electric vehicles. We are engaged in research and development of power semiconductors aimed at lower losses and smaller sizes.
    To advance electrification, it is necessary to quickly develop power semiconductors that are good at low prices, reduce losses, and have high reliability. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze, analyze, and evaluate reliability early on the quality and failure of developed products, and to feed back them into the design and processing processes of developed products. We are seeking individuals who are eager to take on challenges and work to improve the performance and quality of power semiconductors through analysis, reliability evaluation, and technological development, leading global electrification and creating added value in new mobility.

    Details.

  • Development of cybersecurity functions for in-vehicle integrated computers (mobility computers) (development of core products that integrate with the cloud as the core for SDV realization)

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Internal SE, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Product Engineer (Hard/soft), Cyber Security
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥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)].

    We are looking for partners who will jointly develop the security technologies necessary to protect cars and related services from cyberattack threats and incorporate them into our products.

    Details.

  • Automotive SoC Research and Development Management

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,700,000~¥10,400,000

    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.


    There is an urgent need to accelerate electrification, provide new value, increase the number of models to which new technologies can be applied, standardize development work to cope with the increase in variations for worldwide deployment, and deal with evolution later, in order to become carbon neutral.

    We are looking for colleagues who can work together to develop SoCs that improve the AI performance of central ECUs and optimize power consumption in order to build optimal electronic control systems that realize free and enjoyable mobility and evolution of user convenience with high competitiveness and quality, and to develop technologies that enable continuous and timely market introduction.

    Details.

  • Semiconductor Relay Product Development | Semiconductor Relay Product Planning and Development

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Kyoto
    • ¥6,000,000~¥10,000,000

    As a major Japanese manufacturer with a global presence, we operate B2B businesses mainly in electronic components and materials. It is characterized by its deep involvement in growth areas such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductors, supporting product development for manufacturers worldwide.
    Leveraging production and development bases both domestically and internationally, we have built a consistent global supply system, and our business model focuses on the "contents" rather than finished products, creating long-term and stable business relationships. With scale and reliability as a member of a major group, we are expected to continue growing in overseas markets.

    You will play an active role as the leader of the department responsible for planning, concepting, and developing new semiconductor relay products.
    This is a work that contributes to the development of semiconductor devices and strengthening foundational technology for the high-profit, core semiconductor relay business within the division.
    It is expected that we will promote the planning and development of semiconductor relay devices and process development by leveraging internal and external technical development collaboration and technical know-how.

    Details.

  • Semiconductor Packaging Materials Development | Development and Design of Materials for Semiconductor Packaging

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Osaka
    • ¥5,000,000~¥7,300,000

    As a major Japanese manufacturer with a global presence, we operate B2B businesses mainly in electronic components and materials. It is characterized by its deep involvement in growth areas such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductors, supporting product development for manufacturers worldwide.
    Leveraging production and development bases both domestically and internationally, we have built a consistent global supply system, and our business model focuses on the "contents" rather than finished products, creating long-term and stable business relationships. With scale and reliability as a member of a major group, we are expected to continue growing in overseas markets.

    This position involves developing materials and process element technologies that enhance the functionality of seat materials.

    Details.

  • Next-Generation Semiconductor Packaging Materials Development | Materials Development for Next-Generation Semiconductor Packaging

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Osaka
    • ¥5,500,000~¥9,500,000

    As a major Japanese manufacturer with a global presence, we operate B2B businesses mainly in electronic components and materials. It is characterized by its deep involvement in growth areas such as automotive, telecommunications infrastructure, and semiconductors, supporting product development for manufacturers worldwide.
    Leveraging production and development bases both domestically and internationally, we have built a consistent global supply system, and our business model focuses on the "contents" rather than finished products, creating long-term and stable business relationships. With scale and reliability as a member of a major group, we are expected to continue growing in overseas markets.

    In addition to developing new material technologies applicable to future wiring boards, you will work together with customers to pioneer new markets.

    Details.

  • Needs and seeds analysis for automotive SoCs, and formulation of reference specifications

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Analysis
    • Tokyo
    • ¥5,500,000~¥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)].

    You will be engaged in planning (1) in-vehicle SoCs that support autonomous driving systems and in-vehicle connected services with world-class safety and convenience, and (2) preparing important IP solutions.

    Details.

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