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.
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The role develops wireless communication technologies used across Canon products. Responsibilities include antenna and electrical circuit development for wireless communications such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Qi; communication-control firmware and middleware development; digital circuit development using FPGA and ASIC for video-focused data transmission systems and hardware-control systems; and participation in standardization activities for the latest communication standards.
The work supports common wireless hardware and software development across Canon products as they connect with network services. The team expands existing wireless-standard functions in products, develops technologies for new areas, and participates in organizations that establish new wireless standards.
Required experience includes knowledge of wireless communication standards or communication protocols, experience designing antennas, high-frequency circuits or digital circuits, or experience developing firmware or middleware using embedded operating systems such as Linux or Windows.
Experience planning, executing or managing development projects, participation in standards-setting meetings, and experience in standardization activities are welcomed. English communication experience is also welcomed.
The position is a regular full-time role at Canon’s headquarters in Shimomaruko, Ota-ku, Tokyo. Standard working hours are 8:30 to 17:00, although some sites use 8:00 to 16:30. Overtime pay is provided separately except when hired as a managerial supervisor. Salary is ¥5.3 million to ¥8.7 million per year, with treatment determined according to experience and ability; the posting states that the specific amount is communicated after selection. Salary increases are once a year and bonuses are paid twice a year. Benefits include transportation and overtime allowances, social insurance, retirement benefits, a corporate pension, savings and employee stock ownership programs, mutual aid, training, childcare-related shortened working hours, and recreation facilities. The annual holiday total is 125 days, with paid leave and other leave programs.
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