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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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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
FAE Power Semiconductor
- Manufacturer, Semiconductor
- Semiconductor, FAE
- Saitama
- ¥5,000,000~¥9,000,000
It is one of the few companies in the world that possesses power semiconductor and power supply technologies and combines these technologies to achieve the world's highest efficiency and smallest size.
The company has strengths in power conversion and control technologies and develops and manufactures power semiconductors, power supply devices, and automotive equipment.
In particular, the company boasts the world's top market share in regulators for motorcycles, and is also focusing on products for EVs and renewable energy. We are also expanding globally in the automotive, industrial, and energy fields, taking advantage of technologies that contribute to energy conservation and the reduction of environmental impact. We offer a full range of benefits and a flexible work schedule. Average monthly overtime is 10 hours. The company also boasts one of the best work-life balance in the industry, with a turnover rate of 0.9% in the “TOP 2 ranking of large companies with few people leaving
”.
In addition to direct sales of semiconductors to major manufacturers and trading companies, we also sell to major trading companies and distributors. This is a challenging position where you will not only gain product knowledge, but also develop a broad network of contacts.
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Image Processing Development Engineer
- Manufacturer, Machinery, Equipment
- Semiconductor, Research & Development, Production Engineer, Production Management, QC・QA, Factory Manager, FAE
- 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.
We develop sensors, measuring instruments, and image processing equipment for factory automation (FA).
Our mission is to create products with new value that solve problems that our customers
are not yet aware of by correctly grasping what is happening at manufacturing sites and looking ahead to the future.
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