Develop electrical hardware, image sensors, FPGA, firmware and AI-based image processing for professional video cameras, including cinema, broadcast, IP remote and surveillance products. Collaborate with mechanical, software, evaluation, production and overseas teams.
About this role
The role manages development projects for medical imaging equipment and specimen testing equipment. Responsibilities include planning equipment development schedules based on business plans, including regulatory submissions, and monitoring progress through delivery.
The position works with the marketing department to finalize equipment specifications and communicate the requirements to development members. It performs system design, provides specifications for hardware and software, and works toward delivering the required equipment specifications and schedule in line with the release plan. The role also prepares technical documents such as requirements specifications and design documents for system development.
Applicants should have a proactive approach to addressing challenges, communicate actively, and be able to build good relationships with team members and other departments. The posting also seeks people with the ability to take action, put plans into practice, and make effective use of surrounding resources.
Required experience includes experience assisting with project management or leading a small development team. Experience researching or developing software or hardware is required; this experience does not have to be in medical equipment. Experience developing medical-device software or hardware, basic clinical knowledge, and knowledge of quality management systems for medical devices are welcomed.
The position is part of the medical business, which develops products including medical imaging and in-vitro diagnostic equipment. The organization works with various Canon Group departments on advanced and elemental technology development for medical equipment, as well as new product development and production-technology development.
This is a full-time regular employee position at Canon’s Shimomaruko headquarters in Ota, Tokyo. Working hours are 8:30 to 17:00. Annual holidays total 125 days, with a five-day workweek in principle on Saturdays and Sundays, public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, a May holiday period, and summer leave. The posting states that overtime pay is provided separately except when hired as a managerial supervisor. Benefits include transportation costs, social insurance, a retirement allowance, corporate pension, employee savings, an employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid, education programs, childcare-related reduced working hours, and welfare and sports facilities. Salary is listed at JPY 5.3 million to JPY 8.7 million annually, with the final treatment determined according to experience, ability, and company regulations.
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