Spanning the Czech Republic, ZF's presence is marked by state-of-the-art R&D centers and production facilities. From the bustling streets of Prague to the innovative hub of Pilsen's Development Center, each location contributes to the company's vision of shaping the future of mobility, ensuring ZF remains at the forefront of automotive excellence.
ZF Frýdlant, formerly known as TRW Automotive Czech s.r.o., was established in 1999 by moving the then spare parts warehouse from the parent plant in Jablonec nad Nisou. The distribution of spare parts was discontinued in 2007, but the production activity specialising in the production of brake discs and reconditioning of brake calipers and steering continues successfully to this day.
The new ZF Liberec development centre was established due to insufficient capacity to accommodate the test beds in Jablonec nad Nisou. Part of the Jablonec development was moved to Liberec. In the renovated premises, facilities were created for several development departments, namely the driving test department, the noise measurement department and also the HiL laboratory for virtual driving test simulations.
At the end of 2023, the Fatigue Department moved to Liberec, where fatigue tests on resonators are being carried out. There is also a large garage for preparing test cars for driving tests and an E-lab for preparing the installation of measuring technology in the cars.
The history of brake development and production began in Jablonec in 1953, with the establishment of the national company Autobrzdy. At the turn of the century, the plant was bought by the American multinational TRW Automotive, which merged with ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015. ZF is part of the ZF Chassis Solutions division from 2024.
The company's new facility is being built in Ostrov.
ZF Group is a leading supplier for the automotive industry. ZF Electronics Klášterec, as a member of the E-mobility division, is a prominent leader in the introduction of technologies for electromobility in the automotive industry.
Production of environmentally friendly vehicles is the future. That's why we are growing!
ZF Chassis Systems Žatec is the youngest member of the growing group of production plants under the ZF brand in the Czech Republic. Its construction began in September 2017 on the ‘greenfield site’ in the Triangle industrial zone near Žatec.
ZF Engineering Plzeň s.r.o. as a development centre participates in the creation of products across the entire ZF portfolio. This includes the drive train of passenger cars, trucks and commercial vehicles (construction or agricultural machinery), buses, ships and airplanes. We are specialists in connectivity in the field of advanced telematics and fleet digitalization. Projects in the field of eMobility are also important to us.
The Prague team is a member of the CVS division and takes care of suppliers of commercial vehicles, from purchase to quality. The office in Prague was established in 2016 in the modern office building Aviatica Office in the southeast of the capital. The Prague team is constantly growing, which is why you can also meet here, for example, sales representatives responsible for various brands.
In Brno, ZF has smaller commercial and technical offices of the CVS division, located in the highest building in the Czech Republic, on the 21st floor. Here, they provide comprehensive customer service, support vehicle manufacturers and, from the Aftermarket area, manage and constantly build a network of independent distributors for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The new development centre in Zlín officially started running on the 1st of July, 2018. It found its premises right in the heart of the academic environment, namely in the building of the Faculty of Applied Informatics, Tomáš Bata University. We have part of our offices directly in the Science and Technology Park ICT.
The Zlín team focuses on the development and testing of software for the field of eMobility.
In 1995, the seat belts division was established in the Czech Republic, which was also initially active in Řepov. In October 1998, it moved its production to Hlavenec near Stará Boleslav. In 2015, ZF and TRW merged, and since then the company bears the new name ZF Passive Safety Czech s.r.o.
ZF Staňkov manufactures axles for construction and agricultural machinery and gearboxes for electric forklift trucks. Construction of the plant began in October 2008 on a ‘greenfield site’ in Ohučov, and serial production began in September 2009. Currently, eight production lines produce more than 35,000 axles and 160,000 drive units. The most important customers include John Deere, Volvo, Caterpillar, Fendt, Toyota, Jungheinrich and Hyster-Yale.
ZF offers you a wide range of career opportunities to help shape and promote the mobility of tomorrow. Would you like to find out more about our function areas? Click through our fields of focus to discover what we are working on at ZF in Czech Republic.
Discover what makes ZF a unique place to work: innovation, passion, and a drive for sustainability shape our future. Empowerment and inclusion foster personal growth in a dynamic environment.
At ZF, we understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. That is why we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports our team's well-being and work-life balance. While the specifics may vary by location, reflecting the unique needs and preferences of our diverse workforce, each job posting provides a detailed list of benefits. For a personalized explanation, our recruiters are always ready to assist you.
Embark on your ZF journey with a simple and engaging process. Start by applying online to showcase your skills and interests. If there's a match, a phone interview will follow, giving you and our recruiter a chance to explore opportunities. Next, a business interview with your potential manager delves into the role and our company culture. You'll then receive feedback on your interview. Once successful, we welcome you aboard, ensuring a smooth start at ZF. Begin your journey with us today!
ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.
With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal 2022. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.
The company shareholders are the Zeppelin Foundation, administered by the City of Friedrichshafen, holding 93.8 percent of company shares, and the Dr.-Jürgen-and-Irmgard-Ulderup Foundation, Lemförde, with 6.2 percent.
No, the company is not listed on the stock exchange. Shareholders are the Zeppelin Foundation and the Dr.-Jürgen-and-Irmgard-Ulderup Foundation.
At ZF, the Group’s structure is aligned with the market and customers. The company is divided into the seven divisions: Chassis Solutions, Electrified Powertrain Technology, Electronics & Advanced Driver Assistance System, Passive Safety Systems, Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Industrial Technology and Aftermarket.
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Corporate responsibility goes beyond the safeguarding of economic success and jobs. Thus, it is quite natural for ZF to assume responsibility for social assignments, environmental protection and within the context of several national and international relief projects. ZF plays an active role in society and is continuously engaged in a dialog with the general public and with its employees. The company promotes its employees in terms of qualification, performance, motivation and mobility.
Within the company, the ZF Way provides orientation and a clear direction, because the changes in the industry is more dynamic and, in some cases, more fundamental than ever before. The five principles of Passion, Anticipation, Diversity, Empowerment and Accountability describe how we want to lead and work together. They define the way we act as an organization and express what people at ZF stand for.
