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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  • Ceramics Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Machinery, Equipment
    • Electronics, QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Tokyo
    • ¥9,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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.

    The company is seeking specialist in ceramic components used in their chambers. Ceramic expertise is prioritized over semiconductor experience. The role focuses on 70% R&D collaboration with suppliers and 30% quality control of supplier products. Target components include bulk ceramics such as Target components include bulk ceramics such as nozzles, blades, rings, domes, pins, and liners, as well as ceramic heaters and ceramic electrostatic chucks (ESC). Primary materials are Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) and Aluminum Nitride (AlN).

    Details.

  • Development of construction methods and equipment related to the assembly process of electronic products (ECUs) and preparation for production of mass-production processes

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,500,000~¥10,700,000

    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.
    Currently, we are focusing on four areas: electrification, connectivity, advanced safety/autonomous driving, and non-in-vehicle business (FA/agriculture)], and in particular, in the field of autonomous driving, we are conducting demonstration experiments on public roads for Lv4 autonomous driving, and are working towards the future of safe and secure mobility systems.

    While new development and production volume are expected to increase significantly due to the support of autonomous driving and electrification = BEV in CASE, there is a growing demand for quality assurance technology that achieves zero defect leakage for high-density mounting and high added value with a small number of people by improving the efficiency of process design work using DX in the assembly process of electronic components of vehicle control computers.

    You will have the opportunity to take on the challenge as a core member of the project.

    As the mother factory of the vehicle control computer manufacturing process, we are responsible for developing cutting-edge technology and providing technology to factories in Japan and overseas, and we have a culture of formulating and realizing ideas on our own.
    Also, if you wish, you can gain experience in overseas work.

    Details.

  • Quality Control Engineer (Member)|Quality Control Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics, Machinery, Equipment, Software platform
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Shizuoka, Tokyo
    • ¥4,000,000~¥7,000,000

    A logistics startup that provides outdoor automated transport services for closed environments such as factories and logistics warehouses that have achieved Level 4 automated driving. Established through joint investment by a major manufacturer of automobiles and mobility equipment and an automated driving software developer, the company will begin mass production of automated EVs in 2022, and has already begun providing services to customers in Japan at more than 40 locations.

    Furthermore, the RaaS-type service, which packages installation support service, operation management system, maintenance service, and insurance, realizes an automated transportation service that can be applied to complex outdoor environments by converting a small EV based on a golf car and an automated driving system that is basically designed for public roads. The company is expanding its organizational structure with the aim of expanding and operating the service in hundreds of locations nationwide.

    This position is responsible for overall quality control in the new area of automated conveyance services for enclosed spaces.

    Details.

  • Production Control Engineer

    • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
    • Electronics, Production Management, Production Management, Production Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥6,000,000~¥9,000,000

    Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their team includes members from all over the world and offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of satellite technology and services. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide. Their track record includes multiple launch mission successes, a vast network of satellite operations, and collaboration with space industry leaders, both private and governmental, worldwide.

    You will be responsible for production management in the manufacturing of satellites and onboard components. This includes production planning, standard data management (such as bills of materials and drawings), production progress control, and business process improvement.

    Production control (production planning, unit control (bill of materials, drawings), production progress control, and business improvement) for satellite and onboard component manufacturing.

    Details.

  • Verification and testing (display, IVI, telematics)

    • Manufacturer, Automotive Parts
    • IT, SE(Control, Embedded), Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa, Aichi
    • ¥5,000,000~¥8,000,000

    We are a major foreign automotive parts manufacturer. We do telematics and IVI for major automakers.

    This position will be responsible for verification, testing, and project management of one of these products.

    Details.

  • FAE|Technical Sales - SOC, MCU, Analog Devices

    • IT, Software platform
    • Semiconductor, FAE
    • Aichi
    • ¥4,700,000~¥9,200,000

    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 through its device and solution products.
    In the automotive industry's CASE, which is said to be undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation, demand for electronic devices that combine the company's strengths in microcontrollers, power semiconductors, and solutions is expected to increase as vehicles become more sophisticated, including EVs and automated driving.
    Among them, the company supports the automotive industry in the Tokai region with special sales rights in the Chubu area for in-vehicle microcomputers from a certain manufacturer, which are installed in 40% of the world's automobiles.
    We will continue to take on the challenge of constantly pursuing new areas while supporting the revolutionary changes in the automotive society, and we aim to grow as a global supplier in the field of advanced electronics with a management strategy of strengthening cooperation with highly creative companies that are ahead of their time.

    As an FAE, I will be in charge of the technical area of proposing solutions centered on semiconductor products for major automakers and automotive suppliers.

    Details.

  • Product technical and management/manufacturing management of thin film products (Gifu, Japan)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Production Engineer, Production Management, QC・QA
    • Gifu
    • ¥5,990,000~¥12,840,000

    Since its establishment, the company has expanded its business in several fields such as electronic components, semiconductor-related products, and LED lighting, based on its core proprietary ceramic material technology. In particular, we have one of the largest global market shares in ceramic substrates with high thermal conductivity, and have achieved stable business growth against the backdrop of growth in the AI data center and electric vehicle markets. We continue to provide differentiated products to the global market on the strength of our manufacturing technology and quality assurance system, which are difficult for our competitors to replicate.

    We also focus on making it easy for employees to work, and have established a free time system, a company dormitory system, and a stock ownership plan. In recent years, the company has ranked high in the rankings of listed companies and is also attracting attention as a company with "high hourly wages and little overtime work. With a stable management base and technological capabilities, this company offers a work environment where long-term career development is possible.


    This position is responsible for process improvement and management of deposition, photolithography, stripping, and cleaning processes.
    Currently, orders and production are increasing, and process improvement such as equipment introduction and yield improvement are important.
    This position will allow you to work on process improvement from a new perspective while utilizing your past semiconductor and manufacturing experience.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer / Facility Engineer (Electrical)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Management
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally
    with a long-term career development plan.

    This position is responsible for facility management, maintenance, repair, renewal, and improvement of buildings, facilities, and fabs in general.
    Specifically, you will be responsible for the operational management, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, gas chemical, water, and security systems, as well as improving the safety and efficiency of the facilities.

    Details.

  • Facility Engineer / Facility Engineer (Gas Chemicals)

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Other, Other, Production Engineer
    • Kumamoto
    • ¥4,500,000~¥8,000,000

    A foundry company engaged in manufacturing services for semiconductors.
    It was established to meet the demand for semiconductors in Japan as well as the needs of customers around the world.
    is said to have a ripple effect on the overall Japanese economy.
    Based in Kumamoto, Japan, the company offers its employees the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge semiconductor technology and to work globally
    with a long-term career development plan.

    This position is responsible for facility management, maintenance, repair, renewal, and improvement of semiconductor plant facilities, including buildings, facilities, and fabs in general.
    Specifically, this position will be responsible for the operational management, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, gas chemical, water, and security systems, as well as contributing to the safety and efficiency of the facility.

    Details.

  • Sales Engineer for Electronics parts Capacitors, Varistors

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, FAE
    • Niigata
    • ¥7,000,000~¥11,000,000

    Since its establishment, the company has expanded its business in several fields such as electronic components, semiconductor-related products, and LED lighting, based on its core proprietary ceramic material technology. In particular, we have one of the largest global market shares in ceramic substrates with high thermal conductivity, and have achieved stable business growth against the backdrop of growth in the AI data center and electric vehicle markets. We continue to provide differentiated products to the global market on the strength of our manufacturing technology and quality assurance system, which are difficult for our competitors to replicate.

    We also focus on making it easy for employees to work, and have established a free time system, a company dormitory system, and a stock ownership plan. In recent years, the company has ranked high in the rankings of listed companies and is also attracting attention as a company with "high hourly wages and little overtime work. With a stable management base and technological capabilities, this company offers a work environment where long-term career development is possible.

    This position is mainly responsible for sales expansion of electronic components (capacitors and varistors).
    The job involves discussing sales expansion strategies with related departments and working to achieve targets in accordance with the policies they have decided upon.

    Details.

  • Development of next generation SoC (System on Chip) and semiconductor IP for AD/ADAS

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts
    • Semiconductor, Research & Development, Research & Development
    • Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥8,000,000~¥14,000,000

    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)].

    This position is responsible for the development of next-generation SoC and semiconductor IP for AD/ADAS.

    Details.

  • Cutting Tool Production Engineering ・Cutting tool production engineering/manufacturing operations

    • Manufacturer, Semiconductor
    • Semiconductor, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer, Production Engineer
    • Kyoto
    • ¥4,300,000~¥6,500,000

    With the eternal theme of "relentless pursuit of technological improvement," we have consistently achieved innovation in new product development and production technology since our founding, and have developed corporate activities based on our management philosophy, including valuable joint development with our customers on a win-win basis. We are looking for people who can challenge together with us to create innovations that imagine the future of semiconductors by quarter-leading the quarter ahead of our customers' needs.

    ▶World's No.1 share in molding equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, including those for AI, smartphones, and automotive
    ▶Global company with overseas sales ratio of over 80%

    You will decipher tool machining drawings and manufacture high-precision end mills and other cutting tools through overall machine tool operation, machining, and maintenance. We are looking for a person who can operate machine tools, machine tool operators, and perform machining and maintenance.

    Details.

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