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:  Sep 8, 2025
Location: 

Debrecen, Hungary

Company:  CATL

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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 and monitoring the operation of production machines;
  • Manufacturing products in line with the quality and quantity requirements defined in work instructions;
  • Operating, supplying, and overseeing the machines;
  • Detecting and reporting technical issues to the relevant colleagues;
  • Maintaining cleanliness and order at the workstations and throughout the production environment, in line with 5S standards;
  • Supporting compliance with cleanliness rules and their enforcement when working in cleanroom environments;
  • Following occupational safety regulations to ensure safe working conditions;
  • Accurately maintaining production documentation;
  • Actively participating in the training of new colleagues.

 

You are the perfect candidate if you:

  • Have elementary education;
  • Have experience working in a production environment;
  • Are familiar with fundamental production standards and the 5S system;
  • Can confidently use a computer at user level;
  • Work well in a team;
  • Are persistent, and can handle monotony and stress effectively;
  • Perform your tasks in accordance with work instructions;
  • Are open to shift work (12-hour standing shifts);
  • Are willing to work in Debrecen.

 

It’s an advantage if you have the following:

  • Manufacturing experience in the automotive, food, or chemical industry;
  • Experience in battery manufacturing.

 

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.