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!

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Date of advertisement:  Aug 11, 2025
Location: 

Debrecen, Hungary

Company:  CATL

Build the future of electromobility with us - in Debrecen!
The world's leading battery manufacturer, CATL, is opening its second European production base in Debrecen! Be part of an innovative, green, and forward-looking industrial revolution, and join us in shaping Europe's sustainable mobility!

 

What tasks await you?

  • Ensuring continuous production, monitoring machine operation;
  • Ensuring that the product is produced in the correct quality and quantity, in accordance with the procedures described in the work instructions;
  • Maintaining and operating the machines;
  • Escalating technical problems to the appropriate colleague;
  • Maintaining basic cleanliness and orderliness of machinery and the overall production environment, adhering to 5S standards;
  • In case of clean-room workplace, follow the cleanliness rules and note everybody who violate from these rules;
  • Adherence to health and safety instructions;
  • Completing production documentation;
  • Participate in the training of new colleagues.

 

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • Elementary education
  • Minimum 1 years of experience in an automotive/food/chemical industry sector;
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing standards and 5S;
  • Computer skills at user level;
  • Collaboration in a team environment;
  • Monotony tolerance, stress tolerance;
  • Rule following and proactive mindset;
  • Native Hungarian;
  • Ability to work multiple shifts (12 hours shift);
  • Ability to work in Debrecen.

 

It's an advantage if you have the following:

  • Experience in clean room/ESD production.

 

What we offer you:

  • Bonus: We reward your work with two annual bonuses;
  • Cafeteria (SZÉP Card): A monthly cafeteria benefit that you can freely use for leisure or cultural expenses;
  • Meal Support: We cover half the cost of one main meal per day – you can choose from both Hungarian and Chinese menus to keep you energized;
  • Commuting Support: Company bus or fuel allowance to ensure a smooth commute every day;
  • Employee Referral Program: You recommend, we pay;
  • Internal Training: We provide in-house training to support your professional development.

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