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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.
Job Listings
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Production Management Group Leader
- IT, Software platform
- Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
- Saitama
- ¥8,000,000~¥9,500,000
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 turnover rate of 1%. 2024 April, a new R&D facility will be completed and the company is working to develop even more advanced technologies.
This position is responsible for logistics and production management operations related to the entire lifecycle of products and parts, from production planning and inventory control to order receipt and shipment, procurement, export, quality and cost control, and SAP system operation. -
Technical Application Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, FAE
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000
This global leader in connected technologies specializes in providing premium audio, visual, and telematics solutions, particularly for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. With a strong presence in Japan, the company develops advanced in-car audio systems, connected services, and infotainment solutions, often integrating AI and cloud-based technologies. Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a Their focus includes enhancing in-vehicle experiences through high-quality sound, smart connectivity, and software-driven solutions, making them a key player in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Lead product engineering, customer engagement, and market development for advanced AR HUD solutions to drive business growth across software and hardware offerings. -
FAE(Automotive / Semiconductor)|Field Application Engineer (Automotive Tier 1 Maker - Semiconductor)
- IT, Software platform
- Semiconductor, FAE
- Aichi
- ¥6,000,000~¥9,400,000
Since its establishment in 1948, the company has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the shift to IoT in factories with its device and solution products.
In the CASE of the automotive industry, which is said to be a once-in-a-century period of change, as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving, the demand for electronic devices combining the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors Demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to continue to grow.
In particular, the company has special rights to sell in-vehicle microcontrollers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles, in the Chubu area, and supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region.
The company aims to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics through a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.
This is a Field Application Engineer (Semiconductor) position to an electronics and automotive Tier 1. You will be responsible for semiconductor product proposals and technical support to automotive Tier 1 manufacturers.
Products: Power ICs (motor driver ICs, DCDC converter ICs, LED driver ICs, etc.), magnetic sensors (Hall ICs, etc.) -
Continuous Improvement Engineer
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
- Kyoto
- ¥6,000,000~¥8,000,000
A multinational corporation headquartered in Europe, it is a leading global provider of efficiency solutions in the industrial and energy sectors, employing more than 40,000 people worldwide. The company continues to take on the challenge of creating a sustainable society through cutting-edge technologies that save energy and utilize renewable energies. We are expanding the possibilities of people's lives and industry through innovative products and services in diverse fields such as air conditioning, cooling, and motion control. With a global network of bases, we have earned high expectations and trust around the world as an entity that supports social infrastructure and future industries.
In Japan, in addition to sales and service of the above products made at our plants around the world, we have a plant in Kyoto, Japan, where we develop and produce hydraulic equipment for construction and agricultural machinery manufacturers and public infrastructure such as ports and dams in Japan and overseas.
As a subsidiary, we have a clear growth policy and contribute to society with professional, global corporate-level solutions. We are looking for a production engineer to join our manufacturing division, which is responsible for the start-up of production in Japan of controller units (CCS) that electrically control hydraulic equipment. As a leading company of electrically controlled hydraulic equipment, we plan to increase the supply of hydraulic equipment with control functions to Japanese OEMs. The successful candidate will take the lead in resolving production issues. In addition to CCS, our Kyoto plant also supplies orbital motors for slewing and crawler drive for mini excavators, and steering control units mainly for forklifts. As a candidate for future manufacturing manager, we would like you to lead the quality and productivity improvement of these existing products. -
Field engineer
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Sales・Service Engineer, Service Technician, FAE
- Saitama, Osaka
- ¥7,400,000~¥7,700,000
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.
This is a field engineer position for products related to factory automation. -
Regional Solution Field Manager
- IT, Software platform
- IT, Program・Project Management, Business Development & Strategy, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management, FAE
- Kanagawa
- ¥12,000,000~¥15,000,000
This company provides software and hardware solutions aimed at optimizing the development and testing of automotive systems. tools for embedded systems, simulation, and measurement to support advanced technologies in the automotive sector.
This Director-level role leads the Japanese division of a global technical group providing measurement, calibration, and data processing solutions for vehicle systems. The position oversees strategy, business operations, and team leadership, aligning local execution with global objectives. -
Automotive Electronics Business Development Specialist
- OTHERS, Trading
- Semiconductor, Research & Development, Strategic Consultant, Account Manager (B2B)
- Tokyo
- ¥5,800,000~¥8,900,000
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 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.
Rather than sales of semiconductors, you will be responsible for discovering issues from a company-wide perspective for the customers you are in charge of, developing solutions internally, understanding customer issues in light of the market and environment, and developing and implementing solutions based on the issues in cooperation with domestic and overseas customers. -
Sales and Marketing (Electronic Devices)
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Trading
- Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, Product Marketing, Planning, FAE
- Tokyo, Aichi
- ¥5,800,000~¥8,900,000
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.
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Project Leader - Circuit/PCB Design for Vehicle Safety & Dynamics Sensing Systems
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
- Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
- Hyogo, Aichi
- ¥6,500,000~¥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)].
As a project leader of the next generation hardware, you will be involved in the future conception of systems for sensing vehicle behavior necessary for future automated driving and collision safety systems that will be the last resort for automobile accidents. -
Semiconductor Equipment Application Engineer
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Machinery, Equipment
- Semiconductor, FAE
- Tokyo
- ¥7,500,000~¥11,000,000
The company is the Japanese subsidiary of a semiconductor equipment manufacturer founded in the USA.
It is among the world's top in revenue, scale, and market share.
Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success. Their environment offers opportunities to experience technological innovation, cutting-edge customer demands, problem-solving, and contributing to customer success.
Ranked No. 1 in global semiconductor equipment sales in 2022, it provides a chance to leverage skills in a growing industry with the market leader.
This role focuses on developing and deploying semiconductor service products, using hands-on lab/fab experience and data analysis to optimize It also involves troubleshooting, leading projects to meet KPIs, and communicating results with internal and It also involves troubleshooting, leading projects to meet KPIs, and communicating results with internal and external teams globally. -
Automotive PCB Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
- Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development, Circuit & Mounting Design, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
- Ibaraki, Tokyo, Tochigi
- ¥3,700,000~¥8,900,000
We are a global supplier created in 2021 through integration. Our mission is to realize an advanced and sustainable mobility society. The company has offices in 27 countries around the world and employs approximately 80,000 people. The company has a wide range of business areas including powertrain, chassis, ADAS/automatic driving, motorcycles, and aftermarket, and demonstrates its strength in the CASE area. 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions by 2030 is targeted, and large-scale production of motors and inverters for EVs is underway. The company also emphasizes diversity and flexible work styles, and has an attractive environment that supports employee growth and work-life balance.
You will be responsible for the development of substrate technology for in-vehicle electronic products. You will be responsible for promoting design and development activities through direct communication with related internal departments, domestic and overseas PCB suppliers, and outsourced design manufacturers. -
Motor Control & Sensing Technology Engineer
- Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
- Semiconductor, Research & Development, 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 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 development of the latest technologies, including joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation.
You will plan future technologies, realize functional performance by utilizing cutting-edge devices (SoC, etc.), and plan and develop key technologies for new products.
You will utilize your expertise in semiconductors, propose seeds to systems and customers from the bottom up, and promote planning and development together with them.
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