Industrial cables, fiber optics, and automotive components for telecom, energy, and data center infrastructure
Fujikura is a 139-year-old Japanese manufacturer operating across four business segments: telecommunications, energy, electronics, and automotive. The tech stack centers on industrial CAD and simulation (SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS Mechanical/Fluent, STAR-CCM+) paired with SAP for operations—typical for mid-scale manufacturing at this scale. Active hiring is concentrated in engineering (13 of 22 roles), with projects spanning optical fiber, data center cooling solutions, and manufacturing automation, signaling investment in high-margin infrastructure play.
Notable leadership hires: ERP implementation lead
Fujikura manufactures wires, cables, optical fiber, and automotive components for global infrastructure, energy transition, and data center operators. Founded in 1885, the company has evolved from wire and cable foundations into a diversified industrial supplier across four segments: telecommunications, energy, electronics, and automotive. Operations span Japan-based manufacturing with a 10,000+ person workforce. Current initiatives include prototype cooling parts for data center customers, optical connection technology development, and efforts to reduce labor dependency and improve manufacturing efficiency and lead times.
Fujikura relies on SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS (Mechanical, Fluent, STAR-CCM+) for design and simulation, STAR-CCM+ for fluid dynamics, SAP for ERP, and PLC systems for manufacturing automation.
Yes. Engineering roles comprise 13 of 22 active positions, with hiring velocity decelerating. Most open roles are at mid-level seniority, concentrated in Japan.
Active projects include optical fiber and connection technology development, prototype cooling parts for data center operators, optical wiring solutions, manufacturing equipment implementation, and ISO 45001 safety compliance.
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