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!

Shift leader

Date of advertisement:  Aug 4, 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 in the field by organising human and mechanical resources and providing the necessary materials;
  • Overall coordination and control of the shift;
  • Carry out documentation processes related to production;
  • Liaising with partner departments;
  • Investigating and coordinating the resolution of production problems;
  • Comply with and enforce work instructions and work safety rules;
  • Reporting on the production and quality results achieved during the shift, escalating in case of non-compliance;
  • Maintaining operating order (5S);
  • Training and continuous development of new employees.

 

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • Secondary education;
  • Relevant experience in a similar job;
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment;
  • Knowledge of basic manufacturing standards and 5S;
  • Basic computer skills;
  • Ability to tolerate monotony and stress;
  • Leadership competencies: decisive, independent decision making, excellent problem solving and communication skills, consistent, fast, accurate and responsible;
  • Rule-following and proactive mindset;
  • Ability to work multiple shifts;
  • Ability to work in Debrecen;
  • English language skills and fluency in hungarian.

 

It's an advantage if you have the following:

  • Experience in the automotive industry;
  • 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.