Fujitsu Network Communications Reviews

I have been working at Fujitsu Network Communications full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – As a leader in the transport space FNC is working hard to maintain this leadership role. One avenue is to add services - data services (ELINE, ELAN, SOAM....) and OTN. This provides ample opportunities to get involved with new/different technologies. FNC is in a position where there are more things to do than staff, so finding exciting things to do is very easy if you are interested.

Cons – The Japanese business culture can be difficult to deal with. They ask a lot of questions and you are often left wondering why they are asking.

Advice to Senior Management – Define the culture and values of the company. Seek to find ways to decouple from Japan (hard to do when the mother ship is Japanese....)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Fujitsu Network Communications

Pros – Stimulating work. Employees collaborate very well together. Good training ground for employment at other companies.

Cons – Career advancement is not encouraged. Limited executive opportunities for minorities and women.

I have been working at Fujitsu Network Communications

Pros – Big company with a little bit more job security/stability.

Cons – Constant deadlines with never enough resources. Motivation through shame. Management sets deadline based on wishful thinking and optimistic scenarios. Micromanaging with a great deal of paperwork. Lack of trust in engineer's abilities.

Advice to Senior Management – Set more reasonable deadlnes instead of setting everyone up for failure.

I worked at Fujitsu Network Communications

Pros – FNC is a market leader in optical transport in the US. There is some flexibility in work hours which helps with work/life balance. An on-site gym is popular at lunchtime. FNCs largest customers are AT&T and Verizon so it has a strong customer base for its current prodcut generation.

Cons – Employees are siloed - they toil away in the dark and have little opportunity for any real recognition. You won't get rich at FNC. Upper management is isolated. There is a Japanese expat clique that keeps to themselves. US managers only talk to each other. You won't see them walking around the building talking with anyone. The real decisions are made in Japan - HW development is there too. Japan develops the products and dumps them on FNC to sell in the US. You are only provided with the information you absolutely need to have - knowledge is power so people don't freely share information. The company has a vested interest in laying you off before 5 years - before you vest in your 401K cause they keep the unvested funds when they get rid of you.

Advice to Senior Management – Walk out your door and talk with people - ask about what they do and how they do their jobs. Get to know a few more people than you direct reports and your secretary.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend