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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  • Supplier Engineer, Gas Distribution and Chemical Delivery

    • Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer
    • Tokyo
    • ¥8,000,000~¥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.
    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.

    As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) specializing in quality assurance for chemical supply and fluid handling components for semiconductors, we will entrust you with the following tasks.

    This position will be responsible for manufacturing management and project lead for suppliers in Japan and Korea, world-class quality control and SEMI compliance, and quality control and process control in the high-purity chemical supply systems provided by the company.

    Products:
    - Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs)
    - Valves, Pressure Regulators
    - Tubes/Fittings
    - O-Ring Elastomers
    - Heaters, Sensors
    - Ultra High Purity (UHP) Gas/Chemical Supply Assemblies

    Details.

  • Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Operator | PDI Operator

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • IT, Operation&maintenance,Technical support, Service Technician, QC・QA, Technical Help Desk, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥9,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Center Manager | Director of PDI Center

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Aftersales, Service Technician, QC・QA, Technical Help Desk, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥10,000,000~¥16,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Inspector | PDI Inspector

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Aftersales, Service Technician, QC・QA, Technical Help Desk, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥6,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineer (QA/QC Engineer) | Quality Control Assurance Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥4,000,000~¥9,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • Quality Control & Quality Assurance Manager | Quality Control Assurance Manager

    • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥8,000,000~¥13,000,000

    The company is working on the development of new mobility, including electric vehicles. Currently, we are focusing on the research and development of new energy vehicles, and in the future, we will build a manufacturing and sales system for vehicles developed in-house, aiming to develop our business as a new automobile brand originating in Japan.

    Details.

  • Automotive Semiconductor HW R&D & CAE Analysis|Automotive Semiconductor HW Research & CAE Analysis

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥12,500,000

    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)].

    While identifying issues and considering countermeasures for the automotive application of chiplet technology, which is a cutting-edge technology for consumer products, we will construct a structure to ensure high reliability and high communication quality of 2.5D packages.

    Details.

  • Production Management

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management
    • Gifu, Aichi
    • ¥6,500,000~¥10,000,000

    Since its founding, it has expanded its business in multiple fields such as electronic components, semiconductor-related products, and LED lighting, with its unique ceramic material technology at its core. In particular, we have one of the top market shares in ceramic substrates with high thermal conductivity in the world, and we have achieved stable business growth against the backdrop of growth in the AI data center and electric vehicle markets. Leveraging our manufacturing technology and quality assurance system, which are difficult for competitors to replicate, we continue to provide differentiated products to the global market.

    We are also focusing on the ease of working for our employees, and have established a free time system, an employee dormitory system, and a stock ownership association. In recent years, it has been ranked high in the ranking of listed companies and is attracting attention as a company with "high hourly wages × less overtime". It is a company with a stable management foundation and technological capabilities, and a work environment that allows for long-term career development.

    This is the technical improvement work such as production and manufacturing processes in the production of ceramic electronic components, as well as management and management work. You will be responsible for the management of production and manufacturing processes related to production planning, progress management, profit management, etc., as well as technical improvement work.

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  • Technical Sales – Automotive Semiconductor Devices

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Electronics, Sales・Service Engineer, FAE, Account Manager (B2B)
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,000,000~¥7,400,000

    Since its founding in 1948, it has continued to grow with the expansion of the automotive industry and the introduction of IoT in factories with device products and solution products.
    In the automotive industry, which is said to be a once-in-a-century period of change, demand for microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and electronic devices that combine solutions, which are the company's strengths, is expected to increase as vehicles become more and more functional, such as EVs and autonomous driving.
    Among them, the company has a special contract to sell automotive microcontrollers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles, in the Chubu area, and supports the automobile industry in the Tokai region.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the period of change in the automotive society, and aim to grow as a global supplier in the advanced electronics field through our management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of the times.

    Our main job is to propose semiconductor devices (products: SoCs/microcontrollers/discrete) to major Japanese OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
    Aiming to propose solutions that make the most of added value, you will act as a coordinator of customer needs and supplier seeds, such as understanding customer systems, understanding future trends, planning sales expansion strategies, and developing products in collaboration with suppliers.
    In addition, there is also work to manage the development progress of customer systems after receiving business negotiations and orders, and to respond to various types of developed products (defects and specification changes). Acquiring knowledge about the electrification and electrification of various semiconductors and automobiles will be a rewarding job that will support future growth industries.

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  • Automotive Sales Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    The company is a subsidiary of a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative electronic solutions. It specializes in connectors, interconnect systems, and other electronic components used across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. The focus is on providing high-quality products and advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of the local market. Committed to sustainability, the company prioritizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. Known for its technical expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative approach, the company works closely with customers to drive product innovation and Committed to sustainability, the company priorizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes.

    This role is responsible for driving sales growth of connector and interconnect solutions with automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers. The position focuses on developing sales strategies, building strong customer relationships, and coordinating with global business units to expand business opportunities while ensuring stable supply and production continuity.

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  • Sales Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, Field App Engineer・Pre-sales Engineer, FAE
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    The company is a subsidiary of a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative electronic solutions. It specializes in connectors, interconnect systems, and other electronic components used across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. The focus is on providing high-quality products and advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of the local market. Committed to sustainability, the company prioritizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. Known for its technical expertise, strong local presence, and collaborative approach, the company works closely with customers to drive product innovation and Committed to sustainability, the company priorizes environmentally-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes.

    This role supports business development and sales growth for key customers in markets such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robotics, factory automation devices, datacom/ telecom, and consumer products. The position works closely with product development teams and customers to expand business opportunities, strengthen relationships, and contribute to overall team growth.

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  • Production Planner

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Management
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥5,500,000~¥7,700,000

    This company is a leading provider of advanced test and measurement solutions for the semiconductor industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies innovative equipment that enables semiconductor manufacturers to test and inspect integrated circuits (ICs) during production. 's portfolio includes probe cards, wafer test interfaces, and systems used in various applications such as memory, logic, and mixed- signal devices.

    With a strong focus on performance and reliability, this company helps ensure that semiconductors meet stringent quality standards before they are used. It operates in a global market and maintains a reputation for high- quality products, often partnering with semiconductor foundries, assembly houses, and other industry leaders.

    The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the final approval of products through the complete production cycle. The role involves working from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. When needed, you will also inspect, assemble and review probe card equipment going to and from customers Fabrication facilities. The Production Planner also coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.

    Details.

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