Full-Time

Research and Development Mechatronics Engineer

Level 2

Astemo

Astemo

10,001+ employees

EV hardware and autonomous-systems supplier

No salary listed

Paris, France

Hybrid

Hybrid: some on-site days in Drancy, Île-de-France.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Mechatronics
Assembly

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Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of the Motor Gear Unit (MGU) from prototype to serial production.
  • Ensure the integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic interfaces within the actuator housing. Work closely with the project team to ensure also the integration of the sub-assembly Motor Gear Unit (MGU) into the final product.
  • Manage the 3D/2D design in collaboration with CAD designers, component selection, and definition of manufacturing and assembly specifications within simultaneous engineering team.
  • Perform tolerance analysis, stack-up calculations.
  • Coordinate internal activities with project management, hardware, systems, safety, quality, purchasing, and industrialization teams.
  • Interface with prototype and serial suppliers for technical discussions, feasibility analysis, and design-for-manufacturing.
  • Support the validation plan, prototype build phases, and problem-solving during testing and production ramp-up.
  • Ensure design compliance with system-level requirements, safety standards, and reliability targets.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons-learned capitalization within the mechatronics R&D community.

Astemo designs and builds essential vehicle systems as a global supplier, providing hardware and software for modern cars, including electric powertrain components, inverters, ADAS, chassis, and motorcycle parts. Its products combine mechanical hardware with software and control systems to enable electrification, autonomy, and smart vehicle functions, such as motors and inverters driving propulsion and software controls for safety features. The company differentiates itself by the scale and integration gained from merging Hitachi Automotive Systems with Honda’s Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo, enabling end-to-end, software-enabled mobility solutions. Its goal is to be a leading partner to automakers by expanding electric-vehicle offerings and developing integrated control systems for next-generation mobility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Honda's deeper stake aligns Astemo with software-defined vehicle programs and cloud engineering.
  • The NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion partnership moves Astemo into production-oriented autonomous compute hardware.
  • Its Hitachi AI platform targets fiscal 2026 deployment, accelerating ADAS validation with digital twins.

What critics are saying

  • OEM concentration around Honda, Nissan, GM, and Ford exposes Astemo to sourcing shifts.
  • Integrating four legacy companies still creates duplicated engineering stacks and slower platform reuse.
  • Autonomous programs require heavy R&D spending before revenue, pressuring margins and cash flow.

What makes Astemo unique

  • Astemo, formed in 2021, combines Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo.
  • The April 2025 rename to Astemo, Ltd. sharpened its standalone mobility identity.
  • It spans electrification, autonomous driving, chassis, and motorcycle systems across 80,000 employees.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Relocation Assistance

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Sabbatical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Education allowance

Training Programs

HR programs

Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

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Motoring Trends
Dec 17th, 2025
Honda boosts Astemo stake to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

Honda has increased its stake in Astemo, an automotive systems supplier, as part of a capital restructuring aimed at positioning the company for the software-defined vehicle era. The move will enhance collaboration between Honda and Astemo to integrate software and hardware across in-car systems and cloud engineering. Hitachi will continue supporting Astemo's AI and software development through digital technology expertise. The company plans to pursue an initial public offering whilst focusing on mobility electrification and AI-driven intelligence. Astemo employs over 80,000 people globally across the Americas, Asia, Europe and Japan, operating divisions for electrification, vehicles and motorcycles. The restructuring aims to establish Astemo as a leading provider of integrated vehicle systems rather than individual components.

AVCJ
Mar 31st, 2023
JIC Capital backs Japan's Hitachi Astemo

JIC Capital, the private equity unit of Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), has agreed to take a 20% stake in automotive components manufacturer Hitachi Astemo as part of a restructuring that will see Hitachi cede majority ownership.