Resident Engineer(DXB-TTC)

Description Canon UK; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in imaging and innovation seeks a Resident Engineer in Dubai, UAE, to enhance technical performance through maintenance and support of Canon products. Responsibilities include providing troubleshooting, achieving high fix rates, and optimizing inventory. The ideal candidate will hold an engineering degree and possess strong technical aptitude, skills in customer handling, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a diverse team where innovation and collaboration come together to drive success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electronics, mechanics, or software required.
• Relevant experience in the service industry needed.
• Demonstrates high technical aptitude with excellent fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line troubleshooting on products.
• Achieve a high first-time fix rate.
• Optimize stock inventory and rotation.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Fault-finding skills

Customer handling

Communication skills

Team player

Commercial insight

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering Degree or Diploma

Job description

About Us

Canon Middle East FZ LLC, a subsidiary of Canon Europe, is the operational headquarters for Canon in the Middle East based in Dubai, UAE.

At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85+ years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact. From cameras to commercial printers, and business consultancy to healthcare technologies, Canon enriches lives and businesses through imaging innovation. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei – 'living and working together for the common good'. Canon invests heavily in R&D, delivering the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers’ creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realize their own passion for image.

With a strong presence across Middle East for over 25 years, our regional sales offices in UAE, KSA & Qatar support operations across Middle East markets. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a diverse and energetic team, where 37+ nationalities work together with a common goal.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible hours, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development.
• Benefit from continuous learning with access to extensive online resources and tailored development programs.
• Join a company that truly values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth.

Does this seem like a great fit for your career journey? Read the job description carefully and submit your application. We are excited to hear from you!

Job Description

As a Resident Engineer, you will provide cost effective maintenance and optimizing the technical performance of hardware of products in the portfolio including maintenance and upgrading of Firmware (product system software) and product related applications via remote technical support using Canon remote assistance tools.

Responsibilities

• To provide first line troubleshooting (root cause of problems) on the standalone and connected products within their portfolio.
• To achieve a high first‑time fix rate and minimum recalls with the most cost‑effective use of labor time and parts.
• Report about labor and parts investment, counter‑reading by using CAESAR (Canon European Service Admin Coding) coding structure.
• Optimize the stock inventory and rotation and balance this against return to fit (RTF) visits.
• Signal commercial opportunities to the sales and Marketing department by using ‘OnSite‑InSight’.
• Make contributions to the ongoing development of the team and overall service performance.
• Fully understand the customer requirements to support the functional approach of the Solution Business Strategy.
• Liaise and report back to relevant account manager on customer issues.
• Identify super‑users and provide appropriate training on Canon products installed and software as appropriate, including printer drivers and features.
• Look for opportunities to develop other areas of the clients business and liaise with the account manager accordingly.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or Diploma (electronics, mechanics and software)
• Relevant experience in the service industry
• Experience in understanding and following health and safety guidelines
• Demonstrates a high technical aptitude with excellent fault‑finding skills
• Good customer handling and communication skills. Able to give customer instruction.
• Team player that focuses on optimizing the team output
• Good commercial insight and business acumen
• Awareness to represent Canon as a company always (behavior, communication and presentation / appearance)
• Current GCC driving license
• Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
• The ability to ‘think outside the box’ for when solving problems – innovative.
• A high level of accuracy to provide relevant/timely information
• The ability to get good results whilst working under pressure.
• Diplomacy and good communication skills