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Who is ZF?
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
With some 168,700 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal year 2023. The company operates 162 production locations in 31 countries.
Who does ZF belong to?
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.
Can I buy ZF shares?
No, the company is not listed on the stock exchange. Shareholders are the Zeppelin Foundation and the Dr.-Jürgen-and-Irmgard-Ulderup Foundation.
How is ZF structured?
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.
How is ZF preparing for the future?
Research and development are the best investments in the future. It is the only way to achieve innovation and high technical performance for products with high user benefits. ZF is an innovation-driven company that develops volume production-ready products based on its own research and development efforts and thus invests in the future.
What does ZF offer its customers?
ZF’s main priority is to meet its customers’ needs by using leading technology, quality and service; this is the key to strengthening the international market position. In addition to the benefits of component expertise, the customer profits from the ZF Group’s system know-how. Innovations in driveline and chassis technology provide increased driving dynamics, safety, comfort as well as lower fuel consumption and emissions in the vehicles of the customers.
What are ZF's values?
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.
FAQs on career
How can I join ZF?
During studies:
- Summer jobs
- Internships
- Working student
- Dissertations (Diploma, Bachelor, Master)
Post studies:
- Direct entry
What are the most common fields of study for positions within the company?
Graduates of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT, industrial engineering or business management specialized in process engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, automotive engineering, product engineering, environmental engineering and logistics.
Is there a minimum length of time for an internship?
- Technical sector: minimum 5 months
- Business sector: minimum 3 months
- International Internship: minimum 3 months