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オートモーティブテクノロジーマネージャー/ Technology Manager Automotive

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A global specialty chemicals company is looking for a Technology Manager Automotive. The selected candidate will manage customer technology requirements, drive business development, shape the eMobility technology roadmap, and coordinate technical projects from development through commercialisation.

Responsibilities:

  • Own technological accountability for assigned automotive customers and applications
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for OEM and Tier 1 customers and lead customer-facing technical engagements
  • Lead and coordinate customer projects with R&D, Product Management, and Account Management throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage customer technical requirements and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to customers and internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify, develop, and convert customer opportunities to support sustainable business growth
  • Develop and execute OEM and Tier 1 account strategies and support commercial negotiations including pricing and framework agreements
  • Manage regional and global project pipelines and align customer demand with business objectives
  • Drive market readiness and commercialisation of battery-related technologies and applications
  • Define and drive the eMobility technology roadmap, product portfolio, and innovation strategy
  • Align product positioning, pricing strategy, and application development with Product Management
  • Conduct market, customer, and competitor analyses to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends
  • Propose and initiate R&D projects based on portfolio strategy, customer needs, and company governance
  • Support the scaling and deployment of new technologies and applications from development through market introduction
  • Represent the company in technical discussions, industry conferences, and external events

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Chemistry, or Business Engineering
  • Proven experience in the automotive and/or eMobility industry
  • Strong technical understanding of materials and applications in electrical and electronic environments
  • Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration
  • International experience in a matrix organisation and experience working across different cultures
  • Commitment to safe working practices and fostering a strong safety culture
  • Ability and willingness to travel globally, with 30%-50% travel required

Preferred requirements:

  • Knowledge of adhesives, conformal coatings, potting resins, and electronics assembly processes

About the Company:

A global specialty chemicals company specialising in high-performance additives for coatings, plastics and industrial applications. Its solutions help improve properties such as surface quality, durability, dispersion, rheology and processing performance, serving industries including automotive, construction, electronics, packaging and manufacturing.

Keywords:

テクノロジーマネージャー, 自動車, eモビリティ, 電動化, 技術営業, 技術開発, アプリケーション開発, 製品ポートフォリオ, 技術ロードマップ, バッテリー技術, 電子材料, プロジェクトマネジメント, ビジネス開発, 市場分析, 接着剤, コンフォーマルコーティング, ポッティング樹脂, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: RB0T62

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Technical Service / Technical Support

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥17,000,000 - ¥23,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: RB0T62-3B21B510

Date posted: 21 September 2026

Consultant: Olivia Parczyk