Drive Your Career Forward with ZF in Slovakia

Discover Exciting Career Paths and Growth Opportunities at ZF Slovakia

Start your career at ZF

ZF in Slovakia stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. With a robust annual revenue exceeding €800 million and a dedicated workforce of over 4,100, ZF is not just a great place to work; it's where futures are built and advanced technologies are created. Joining ZF means becoming part of a team that values quality, precision, and a forward-thinking mindset.

Discover ZF Group facilities in Slovakia

Spanning across six strategic locations in Slovakia, ZF's operations encompass a diverse range of automotive expertise. From the bustling industrial hub of Trnava to the technological forefront in Nové Mesto nad Váhom, each site is integral to the company's mission of delivering top-tier automotive solutions. These locations are not just workplaces; they are the heart of ZF's commitment to driving the future of mobility.

What we work on in Slovakia

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 Slovakia.

Research & Development

At ZF Slovakia, our emphasis lies in drivetrain technology, where our team specializes in integrating mechanical and electronic systems, virtual testing and bringing new concepts to life through prototype development. This collaborative effort propels our continuous innovation in the field. Most common roles in this field: mechatronics, simulation engineering, prototype engineering, system requirements engineering.

Manufacturing Engineering

Our focus is on the production of drivetrains, chassis elements, active safety technologies, and shock absorber cylinders. This field encompasses roles such as: technologist, FMEA coordinator, manufacturing engineering, welding technologist, assembly technologist, SMART robotics engineer.

Quality

We play a crucial role in ensuring the precision, reliability, and compliance of automotive parts throughout the production process. This involves roles dedicated to maintaining product quality, implementing functional safety measures, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Key positions include: quality technicians, metrology, laboratory technicians, planning of quality.

Purchasing

In the automotive industry, securing a reliable supply chain, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring the efficient acquisition of materials is essential for automotive manufacturing, senior buyers, program buyers and process experts.

Logistics

We also concentrate our efforts on effective supply chain management. This encompasses roles for specialists ensuring smooth logistics operations, coordinators managing logistical processes, and developers enhancing logistics systems.
Key positions include: logistic planners, coordinators, SAP process experts.

Project management

Effective leadership and successful project execution are critical for achieving success. This field of work encompasses positions such as: launch management, operational and divisional projects coordinators.

Production Maintenance

In the production maintenance focus is on minimizing downtime, optimizing production processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the manufacturing facility. Roles that available in this field: maintenance & facility leaders, machinery technicians, electricians.

Manufacturing

You can contribute directly to the physical production process, ensuring the timely and accurate assembly of automotive components. This type of work is integral to maintaining efficiency, quality, and safety within the manufacturing environment.

Reasons to work at ZF

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.

Benefits

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.

Remuneration System with Many Financial Bonuses

2 Days of Additional Holiday

Attractive Pension Plan

Home Office

Superior Medical Examinations

Vitamin Package

Access to Thousands Virtual on Demand Trainings

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Become our next #FutureStarter

Opportunities for Students

Embark on an exciting journey with ZF Slovakia and unlock a world of opportunities! From dual education and hands-on training to excursions and thesis support, we offer a comprehensive suite of programs designed for the ambitious student. Dive into our Talent Pool, explore courses at ZF University, or aim for a Professional Bachelor’s degree. Your future in mobility starts here – join us and become a #FutureStarter!

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Meet our colleagues

Dive into the experiences of ZF employees shaping the future of mobility. Discover their journeys of innovation, growth, and success in our inclusive and dynamic environment.

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Application Process

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!

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Apply to ZF

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Phone Interview

Step 3

Business Interview

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Interview Result

FAQ

Check out answers to the most common questions:

Who is ZF

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.

The ZF Group is represented with 162 production locations in 29 countries. With some 153,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.8 billion in fiscal year 2025.

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.

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.

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