Drive domestic and international sales of metal 3D printers, developing customers in aerospace, defense, and energy while leading presentations, proposals, negotiations, large-project administration, and sales strategy.
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The role designs and develops mechanical structures for Nikon mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras and related equipment. Responsibilities cover product development from initial specifications through design, evaluation, verification, production launch, and product release. The engineer works with related departments and manufacturing sites to address technical issues and support the transition from prototypes to mass production.
Main work includes proposing product and mechanical-control specifications, creating 3D mechanical models and drawings with 3D CAD, evaluating and analyzing prototypes, supporting product evaluation for mass production, assisting production launch, and helping stabilize quality during mass production. The role participates across the full development process, from product planning and design to manufacturing preparation.
Applicants must have at least three years of practical experience in mechanical design using 3D CAD, basic knowledge of drafting, experience in product development and mechanical design for precision equipment, experience with B2C consumer products, and experience designing resin or press-processed parts together with processing knowledge. Experience with die-cast, rubber, or elastomer parts, project leadership, and manufacturing-site or parts-production experience is welcomed.
The position belongs to the Digital Imaging Business Division, First Design Department, Third Design Section. The team develops digital cameras and performs prototype and mass-production mechanical design while balancing optical and imaging performance with exterior design. The team has approximately 25 members and uses a team-design approach.
The position is based at the headquarters and Innovation Center in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Full-flexible working hours are available, and employees combine office and work-from-home arrangements. The employment type is regular employee. The posting states a three-month probationary period, eight actual working hours, a 45-minute break, and 128 annual holidays with a five-day workweek. Benefits include commuting expenses, social insurance, housing assistance subject to conditions, an employee stock ownership plan, defined-contribution pension, retirement allowance, childcare and nursing-care programs, and club activities. The stated salary range is JPY 5,000,000 to JPY 9,300,000 per year.
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