FAQ

Head office

QWhat qualifications are required?

AYou must have already graduated (completed) or expect to graduate (complete) graduate school, university, or technical college by March 2025. *Even if you have already graduated, you can apply for graduate recruitment if you wish to be hired under the same conditions as new graduates.

QWhat are planning positions?

APlanning positions are equivalent to “career-track” positions. These are jobs that involve using expertise and equivalent knowledge in planning and management. In the future, you will be required to run a department as a manager or contribute to the company with deeper expertise. This means you may be transferred, relocated, or assigned to an international posting as necessary.

QIs it possible to apply for an administrative position as a sciences graduate, or for a technical position as a humanities graduate?

AFor administrative positions, you can apply with any degree subject. As technical work requires technical expertise, we only accept applications from science graduates.

QI am an international student. Can I apply?

AYes. We have people of various nationalities working at our company. Selection is based on the same criteria regardless of your nationality. No specific qualifications are required, but as a guideline, you should have Japanese language skills equivalent to Level 2 (N2) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

QWhat is the female employment situation?

AWe actively hire women for both administrative and technical positions.

QIs English language ability a requirement?

AA basic proficiency in the English language is desirable, but is not an essential requirement. Many employees study and gain English skills after starting work.

QIs an undergraduate degree a disadvantage?

AAn undergraduate degree is not a disadvantage, and a postgraduate degree is not an advantage. Whatever your qualifications, we focus on fundamental skills and potential.

QHow are employees assigned to jobs and locations?

AAfter joining the company, your assignment will be decided during the new employee training. We will ask about your preferences during the recruitment interview and assignment interview after joining the company. We will then decide where to assign you, based on careful consideration of suitability and other factors. You will not be assigned based on university research.

QHow often are employees transferred?

AIt is not possible to generalize, but employees are often transferred after a period of 3 to 6 years.

QWhat about relocation?

AWe have several sites in Japan and other countries, so you may be relocated.

QWhat about international postings?

AWe currently have around 60 employees posted overseas. Postings are generally for 3 to 5 years. Depending on your job, you could be posted to one of our locations all over the world, including the USA, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Aside from international postings, some new employees go on international business trips from the first year of employment.

QCan I work remotely or work from home?

AYes, you can. We have introduced a remote working system, and a remote working allowance is paid when working remotely.

QCan employees take maternity leave?

AYou can take 6 weeks of maternity leave before giving birth and 8 weeks after giving birth.

QCan employees take childcare leave?

AYou can take childcare leave until the day before your child’s 3rd birthday. There are some conditions and restrictions, but basically both male and female employees are eligible to take childcare leave once they have worked at the company for a year or more.

QWhat is the reduced working hours system?

AThe reduced working hours system is available until your child completes the 3rd year of elementary school. Under this system, employees can start work one hour later and finish work one hour earlier. Like childcare leave, this system is available to both male and female employees.

QDoes the company provide single dormitories or a housing allowance?

AWe have single dormitories at the head office and Sakura site. New employees can live at the dormitories for 3 years. This can be extended until the age of 30, if rooms are available. At sites where there are no dormitories, and after leaving the dormitory, a rented company housing system is available. *There are internal regulations for admission, so employees may not be able to live in a dormitory.

QWhat welfare benefits are provided?

A

1. We have a company recreation facility in Hakone, where employees can stay for 4000 yen per night (including 2 meals).
2. We have introduced a cafeteria plan system (selection-based welfare system) called “f-cafe.”
   Each individual can select the benefits they require, tailored to their own needs, and receive company benefits within the number of points awarded.
   Employees also have the use of resort facilities at a discounted rate.
3. At the Sakura site, we have sports facilities including a baseball pitch, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a gym.
4. We have on-site cafeterias. (A meal allowance is paid at sites with no cafeteria.)
5. There is a “Nice Plan” savings system, asset accumulation savings, and an employee stock ownership plan.

QWhat is the My Holiday system?

AThis is a system that entitles you to 5 days of regular scheduled leave for every 5 years of continuous employment.

QWhat is the company’s relationship with Fujikura Ltd.?

AIt is a wholly-owned subsidiary. Currently, our head office is located on one floor of Fujikura’s building.

QAs a humanities graduate, will I be OK without any technical knowledge?

AWe don’t require any technical knowledge when you first start, so don’t worry. You will learn what you need to know for your department through on-the-job training and e-learning.

QCan I work in a position relating to international business?

AWe have many manufacturing facilities and customers in other countries, so even if you are not assigned to an international posting, there will be plenty of opportunity to come into contact with other countries.

QHow much overtime is involved?

AThe amount of overtime will depend on the job or project you are working on. There might be more overtime during busy periods. We are actively working on initiatives for a better work-life balance, like company-wide “no overtime days” to avoid excessive workloads.

Akita Plant

QHow are employees assigned?

AWe decide where to assign each person based on the needs of the company and the individual’s preferences and aptitude.

QAre there international postings or business trips?

AWe do have facilities outside Japan, so there is a possibility of international postings or business trips.
International postings are usually for two to three years. Currently 3 people from Akita are working abroad as resident officers. (Usually around 1 to 5 people per year)

QDo you need to be able to speak English?

AOf course it is an advantage, but it’s not essential. People who hardly speak any English are still offered international postings. There is a support system in place to ensure this does not hinder your work.

QI’m not sure whether to apply to Fujikura Printed Circuits Akita Plant or Tohoku Fujikura.

ABoth sites deal with the whole process from design/development to manufacturing, but for different products.
For technical jobs, it depends whether you are more interested in flexible printed circuits (Fujikura Printed Circuits Akita Plant) or sensors (Tohoku Fujikura). For administrative jobs, please refer to the job descriptions for positions available at each site. It is also possible to apply for both.
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