Company: Canon
Industry: Electronics
Description: Canon Inc., founded on August 10, 1937, in Tokyo, Japan, as Precision Optical Industry Co. Ltd., is a global leader in optical, imaging, and industrial equipment. Headquartered in Ota-ku, Tokyo, the publicly traded company (TYO: 7751) operates through segments including Office, Imaging Systems, Medical Systems, and Industry & Others, producing cameras, printers, medical diagnostics (ultrasound, X-ray, MRI), semiconductor tools, and more. With a strong emphasis on innovation—holding over 2,800 U.S. patents annually—Canon serves worldwide markets via regional HQs in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, supported by 383 subsidiaries.As of 2021, Canon employs 184,034 people globally. For fiscal year 2022, it reported ¥4.03 trillion (US$30.31 billion) in revenue and ¥352.4 billion (US$2.65 billion) in net income, marking growth and financial stability amid investments in R&D (8.7% of sales) and expansions like nanoimprint lithography systems in 2023.
For job seekers, Canon offers diverse roles: manufacturing (assembly technicians for cameras/printers), R&D/engineering (imaging sensors, medical tech), sales/marketing (global product distribution), IT/software development, plus corporate positions in HR, finance, and supply chain. Explore careers at Canon to join an innovative powerhouse. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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