Full-Time

ICE Design Engineer

Astemo

Astemo

10,001+ employees

EV hardware and autonomous-systems supplier

No salary listed

Southfield, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 4 Year College Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and education.
  • Automotive related experience related to the design of products.
  • Demonstrate fluent English communication, strong initiative / motivation and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to accurately document / analyze / communicate various types of data & information.
  • Possess good skills with a CAD program for 3D model and 2D drawing creation.
  • Capability to travel as needed to international and domestic destinations to support ICE program objectives. Some extended training or program support time in Japan/Europe/Mexico is a possibility.
  • Have experience with DFMEA or DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode).
  • Have practical work experience with ICE Engines.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development/design activity of new ICE products.
  • Participate with global and regional Design Engineering organizations in engineering activities of ICE engine components: original design and development, design change management, design validation, production launch support and problem troubleshooting.
  • Interfaces with customers, suppliers, internal and external contacts to achieve project deliverables. Facilitate accurate & timely ICE program technical communication.
  • Lead design change development and implementation for future ICE products.
  • Conduct failure mode analysis and troubleshooting in product life cycle.
  • Create / revise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for products and their components.
  • Create / revise technical specifications for ICE products and their components.
  • Document, analyze, and communicate various types of technical data / information using industry standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office, SolidWorks).
  • Support internal ICE manufacturing sites for various Design Engineering functions during development and mass production timing.
  • Support various types of cost management and improvement activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Possess MS degree in a related engineering field.
  • Have a second language proficiency e.g. Japanese.

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 increased stake accelerates SDV hardware-software integration and cloud engineering.
  • April 2024 merger absorbs EV motor subsidiary, streamlining production ahead of IPO.
  • Hitachi's 40% ownership provides AI, digital expertise for electrification investments.

What critics are saying

  • Honda's 40% stake misaligns strategy, blocking GM, Ford supplies within 12-24 months.
  • 80,000-employee integration fails, causing SDV delays and overruns in 6-18 months.
  • JIC Capital's 20% stake restricts US OEM sales amid Japan-US tensions in 18-36 months.

What makes Astemo unique

  • Astemo integrates electrification, ADAS, and chassis from 2021 merger of Hitachi Automotive, Keihin, Showa, Nissin.
  • Astemo delivers software-defined vehicle platforms with model-based engineering and virtual validation.
  • Astemo's three segments—electrification, vehicles, motorcycles—serve 70 global OEMs including Honda, Nissan.

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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

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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.