Automotive powertrain, chassis, and autonomous driving systems for global OEMs
Astemo is a 10,000+ person automotive mega-supplier formed from a 2021 merger of four Japanese component makers (Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, Nissin Kogyo). The engineering-heavy hiring mix—270 roles in product development against 120 in manufacturing—reflects an organization shifting toward software and EV architecture. Active adoption of SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Project, and PLC automation, combined with projects in OTA software updates and next-generation EV inverters, signals investment in connected vehicle and electrification capabilities.
Notable leadership hires: System Design Lead, Group Lead, Process audit lead, Project Lead, Budget Management Lead
Astemo supplies powertrain systems, chassis control, autonomous driving/ADAS, and motorcycle components to global automakers. The company operates across nine countries, with primary engineering centers in Japan, the UK, US, France, and Germany. Their technical foundation spans embedded systems (AUTOSAR, CAN, ISO 26262 functional safety), simulation (ANSYS, MATLAB, Simulink), and CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), alongside growing software competencies in EV inverter design and over-the-air updates. Scale constraints and cost pressures typical of Tier-1 supply chain operations drive concurrent focus on production efficiency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance for tightening emissions standards.
Astemo uses ANSYS, CATIA, MATLAB/Simulink for simulation and CAD; C, C++, Python, Java for embedded and application software; AUTOSAR, CAN, ISO 26262 for automotive architecture; Silicon Carbide for power electronics; Workday for HR; currently adopting SAP S/4HANA and SharePoint.
Active projects include OTA software updates, next-generation EV inverter development, autonomous braking system advancement, suspension system design (EERA Heightflex), and custom manufacturing automation. Strategic priorities center on EV adoption, production efficiency, and meeting environmental regulations.
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