Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) is a global leader in advanced energy and battery technologies and was founded in 2011 in Ningde, China. CATL is a long-standing partner of the German and global electric vehicle and energy storage industry. In 2024, CATL was the supplier with the highest installed battery volume in electric vehicles worldwide for the eighth consecutive year. For four years in a row, CATL has also held the highest market share in the global supply of energy storage batteries.

From our first European production site at Erfurter Kreuz, we have been supplying German car manufacturers with cells and modules made in Thuringia since 2022. Globally, CATL employs more than 100,000 people at 13 production sites and 6 research centers with branches and offices in France, Germany, Japan, North America and China. Our batteries are already installed in more than 17 million electric vehicles worldwide - that corresponds to around one in three electric vehicles.

Become part of our team and use your talent to help increase this number even further in the future!

Praktikant Corporate Government Affairs (m/f/d)

Job ID:  3229
Date:  Sep 17, 2026
Location: 

Arnstadt, Thuringia, DE

Company:  CATL

You enjoy:

  • Conducting research in the field of battery technologies and related current topics in e-mobility

  • Preparing reports and presentations based on the researched material

  • Supporting the team in planning and project initiatives with our external partners and associations

  • Translating current news between China and Germany

  • Assisting the Department Manager with administrative matters and visits

 

Here’s who you are:

  • A degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electric Mobility, Automotive Engineering, or a comparable science or engineering program

  • Some experience in corporate communications, business analytics, or public relations

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

  • Excellent organizational skills and a conscientious, structured approach to work

  • An open, friendly demeanor and fluent communication skills in German and English; Chinese is a plus

 

Here's what you can look forward to with us:

  • We offer interns and working students competitive compensation

  • You’ll gain comprehensive insights into day-to-day business operations

  • We offer an international work environment where teamwork is a top priority

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disabilities.