Electrical and electronics jobs and career trends in the automotive industry

Trends in Electrical and Electronics Jobs

Electrification (electric vehicles)

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing and automakers are focusing on developing electric vehicles to replace traditional internal combustion engines. Stricter government regulations and advances in battery technology are increasing the range of EVs and the availability of charging infrastructure.

Automatic Driving Technology

Automated driving technology is evolving rapidly, with the development of advanced driver assistance systems based on sensors, cameras, AI, and real-time data processing. Research is underway on legal and ethical issues and safety improvements for the practical application of automated driving technology.

connectivity

Vehicle connectivity is improving as communications between vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure evolve. This allows vehicles to connect to the Internet and provide services such as data sharing, real-time navigation information, entertainment, and vehicle diagnostics.

AI and Automotive Technology

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in a variety of applications to improve vehicle safety and comfort. These include the development of automated driving systems, improved driver assistance features, voice recognition, natural language processing, and facial recognition.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Automakers are working to develop vehicles that are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Lightweight technologies, energy-efficient electronic systems, the use of renewable energy, and waste reduction are key initiatives.
Along with these trends, there has been an increase in job opportunities in R&D, circuit and packaging design, and electrical and electronic control design.

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  • Mechanical Design Engineer – Arc Welding Systems (Requirements Definition & Project Management)

    • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design, Program・Project Management, Electrical & electronic control design, Program・Project Management
    • Osaka
    • ¥5,800,000~¥9,600,000

    We provide innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of society and our customers. In particular, within the Design Marketing Division, we focus on 'customer-centric business activities,' promoting the creation of brand culture, developing new markets and businesses, maximizing existing businesses, and further enhancing the overall competitiveness of the company through strengthening UX design and modernizing marketing. Additionally, in the Planning Operations Division, Planning and Management Department, I continuously execute optimization of people, processes, and technology, and take on the role of leading company-wide transformation projects and organizational reforms. By introducing diverse career support systems and flexible work styles tailored to a global business environment, we have established a system where each employee can grow while contributing to solving social issues.

    In the various manufacturing industries that support Japanese manufacturing, labor shortages are becoming increasingly severe, and the demand for labor-saving is growing ever stronger. The demand for our welding systems is especially high in the highly specialized and complex process areas we provide.
    In this context, it is urgent to strengthen the concept and mechanical design that are the core of our systems, in order not only to achieve labor-saving that our customers need but also to continue delivering the value of our core welding process.

    Details.

  • Quality Infrastructure Development & Promotion | Promotion of Quality Infrastructure Construction Activities

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Other (Localization, QA), QC・QA, QC・QA
    • Aichi
    • ¥5,900,000~¥11,000,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, vehicle body, and CSS, we are a major automotive parts manufacturer ranked among the top five in the world.
    Building on our stable foundation, we are expanding our business scope into cutting-edge technology development, such as software. We also engage in joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation and are constantly working on the latest technological advancements.

    Depending on your experience and aptitude, you will be assigned to one of the following roles.
    ・External audits and internal audits related to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
    ・In-house training on QMS
    ・Process recurrence prevention

    Details.

  • ADAS R&D Engineering Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Tokyo
    • ¥12,000,000~¥15,000,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

    In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of an Advanced Level 3 (AD3) automation program utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies while overseeing multiple product lines and managing a large engineering organization.

    You will serve as a key R&D leader responsible for technical direction, organizational performance, customer satisfaction, supplier management, and successful program execution from development through delivery.

    Details.

  • Domain Controller Project Manager

    • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic
    • Executive Management, Business planning・Business management, Program・Project Management
    • Ibaraki
    • ¥9,000,000~¥12,000,000

    This company is a global automotive technology supplier specializing in advanced sensing systems, electrification, and intelligent mobility solutions.
    The company operates internationally with strong R&D capabilities and collaborates with major OEMs to develop next-generation safety and in-cabin technologies.

    In this role, you will manage Domain Controller development projects for automotive OEM and OES customers while overseeing project profitability, budgets, schedules, resources, and team performance.

    The role consists of approximately 70% project management and people leadership and 30% cost and profitability management, requiring strong technical understanding, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

    Details.

  • Customer Quality Senior Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, QC・QA
    • Kanagawa, Hiroshima
    • ¥15,000,000~¥20,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    The Customer Quality Leader is responsible for driving customer satisfaction and quality performance for one or more Japanese OEM customers. Acting as the primary escalation point for customer quality issues, this role leads cross-functional problem-solving activities across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to ensure timely issue resolution and continuous improvement.

    The position combines strategic customer relationship management, quality leadership, and team development, with accountability for customer scorecards, warranty performance, audit readiness, safe launches, and long-term quality roadmaps. The role also serves as a key interface between OEM customers and global operations, ensuring alignment on quality expectations and business objectives.

    Details.

  • Promoting productivity improvement using generative AI (advanced HR strategies)

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, body technology, and CSS, we are among the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business areas into cutting-edge technology development such as software. We also conduct joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation, constantly working on the latest technological developments.

    Responsible for developing technology for statistical causal analysis of structured data such as employee engagement surveys and talent data, combined with proposals for measures using generative AI. We are responsible for everything from building causal models to predicting policy effects and visualizing analysis results in an interpretable way.

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  • Development of Integrated ECUs for BEV Vehicles / Aichi

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, body technology, and CSS, we are among the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business areas into cutting-edge technology development such as software. We also conduct joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation, constantly working on the latest technological developments.

    In ECU development for electric drive products, you will be responsible for everything from planning and requirements definition to design, implementation, and evaluation, focusing on control and software.
    You will be assigned duties according to your experience and skills.

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  • Program Manager

    • IT, Software platform
    • IT, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
    • Kanagawa, Hiroshima, Aichi
    • ¥10,000,000~¥14,000,000

    A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

    The Program Manager acts as the overall program leader and primary customer interface, responsible for delivering automotive products from concept through launch and stable production. This role drives cross-functional execution across engineering, software, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, and operations while ensuring customer expectations, business objectives, and financial targets are achieved. The position plays a critical role in strengthening OEM relationships and ensuring flawless program delivery throughout the product lifecycle.

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  • Control Unit Hardware Engineer

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Electrical & electronic control design
    • Kanagawa
    • ¥6,500,000~¥9,000,000

    Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

    This position is responsible for hardware development of control units for powertrains for JOEM (ECU / VCU / VCCU).
    You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from proposing hardware solutions based on customer requirements, to requirements analysis, circuit design, verification, and mass production launch.
    In this position, you will collaborate with engineers at global bases in Japan, Germany, India, and other countries to promote the development of next-generation powertrain control systems.

    Details.

  • Smart Factory AI Development (Data Analysis Systems: Anomaly/Premonition Detection, Causal Analysis)

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, body technology, and CSS, we are among the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business areas into cutting-edge technology development such as software. We also conduct joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation, constantly working on the latest technological developments.

    You will be responsible for planning, technical research, and construction of MLOps environments and data infrastructure for AI development. You will consider building on cloud (PaaS) platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for hybrid concepts for on-premises and cloud.

    Details.

  • data scientist

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development
    • Aichi
    • ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, body technology, and CSS, we are among the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business areas into cutting-edge technology development such as software. We also conduct joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation, constantly working on the latest technological developments.

    Responsible for developing AI application technologies that realize smart factories at Aisin Group's domestic and overseas factories.
    We provide comprehensive support from identifying needs and issues to technology development, on-site implementation, and achieving results.

    Details.

  • Data Scientist: AI development in the mobility domain (image-based: automatic parking, hospitality services)

    • IT, Software platform
    • Electronics, Research & Development, Data Analyst
    • Fukuoka, Tokyo, Aichi
    • ¥6,100,000~¥11,400,000

    With strengths in powertrain, driving safety, body technology, and CSS, we are among the world's top five major automotive parts manufacturers.
    Based on a stable foundation, we are expanding our business areas into cutting-edge technology development such as software. We also conduct joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation, constantly working on the latest technological developments.

    You will be responsible for planning, technical research, and construction of MLOps environments and data infrastructure for AI development. You will consider building on cloud (PaaS) platforms. Additionally, you will be responsible for hybrid concepts for on-premises and cloud.

    Details.

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