Fall 2026
Sales Administration Associate-Apprentice
Updated on 7/21/2026
Astemo
10,001+ employees
EV hardware and autonomous-systems supplier
No salary listed
Paris, France
Hybrid
Remote work negotiable; on-site in Drancy or Paris with hybrid flexibility.
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- Lead engineering and process change requests internally and at customer
- Supporting and tracking price updates related to changes in packaging/logistics conditions
- Fluctuations in raw material and energy market prices
- Engineering modifications
- Commercial agreements
- Proficiency in Excel and MS Office
- Proficient level of English
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- A collaborative mindset and strong team orientation
- Lead engineering and process change requests internally and at customer
- Supporting and tracking price updates related to packaging/logistics conditions
- Fluctuations in raw material and energy market prices
- Engineering modifications
- Commercial agreements
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
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↑ 1%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.
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.