Electrification Technology Development Team

Job Description

Appealing points:

• Drive Innovation in Automotive Power Electronics: Research and develop next-generation technologies for inverters, DC/DC converters, and onboard chargers (OBCs) that power future electric vehicles.
• Work on Cutting-Edge EV Technologies: Contribute to advancements in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, thermal management, lightweight design, EMC, and high-efficiency power conversion to improve EV performance.
• Opportunity for Advanced R&D and Product Development: Lead innovative research projects, collaborate on new technology development, and contribute to solutions that progress from concept to mass production in the automotive industry.

Annual Salary : 7 Million Yen and above

Job Description:

• Research and development of elemental technologies related to automotive power electronics components such as inverters, DC/DC converters, and OBCs.
• Research and development will be conducted with the following three pillars, focusing on improving the output density of power electronics components.
• Miniaturization and Weight Reduction
  • Research and development of new material application.
  • Dissimilar material joining.
  • Optimization of structure and configuration.
• Cooling Performance Improvement
  • Research and development of new cooling methods.
  • Reduction of thermal resistance for cooling power devices and components.
• Power Conversion Efficiency Improvement (Loss Reduction)
  • Research and development of new circuit topologies/control methods.
  • Utilization of WBG devices.
  • In addition to the above, we can also create research and development projects.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience in power electronics technology development (design/experimentation).
• Experience in power electronics system/circuit design and development (design/experimentation).
• Experience in semiconductor power device drive circuit/control technology development (design/evaluation).
• Experience in semiconductor power device element technology development (component application).
• Experience in semiconductor power device cooling technology development (thermal design).
• Structural design/development experience (enclosure design).
• Electrical interference countermeasures/development experience (EMC).
• University Graduate School.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Introduction/startup of CAE tools and evaluation equipment/devices related to [Mandatory].
• Practical experience in the automotive industry (regardless of OEM/supplier): 3 years or more.
• Experience in bringing developed products to market (mass production development experience).
• Experience in independent research at a university or research institution (including industry-academia collaborative research while employed by a company).

Language Proficiency: Business (JLPT N2) level Japanese and Business level English, Korean (Preferred)

Company Description:

The Japanese subsidiary of a world-leading automaker with world-class quality and design. In the midst of the rapid shift to EVs, we are demonstrating our presence as a market leader by achieving 100% ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) new cars in the Japanese market.