Debrecen4U June 19, 2026

Thyssenkrupp to Establish Test Centre in Debrecen

As a result of the restructuring of its operations in Hungary, thyssenkrupp’s workforce in development-related areas will be reduced by approximately 200 positions, as announced by the company. At the same time, the company plans to create around 60 new jobs in Budapest within globally focused business support functions. In addition, a new Test Competence Centre will be established at the company’s Debrecen site, where testing activities related to the production of springs and stabiliser bars will be carried out. Thyssenkrupp currently employs around 3,000 people in Hungary.

These measures form part of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology’s ongoing strategic repositioning. In response to changing customer requirements, fluctuating demand patterns and continued cost pressures, the business segment is strengthening its customer and technology focus, consolidating its operations and further integrating international support functions. The objective is to enhance competitiveness, secure profitable growth and further advance the division’s capital market readiness.

“With the planned measures, we are aligning our structures and capacities with expected business prospects while consistently tailoring our activities to the future needs of our customers,” emphasised Viktor Molnár, Chief Operating Officer of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology. “Hungary will remain an important location for thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology, with strong capabilities in engineering, manufacturing and global support functions,” he added.

The planned workforce changes in Hungary will affect development activities only. Implementation will take place in full compliance with all relevant legal and operational requirements and in close consultation with employee representatives and the competent authorities.

The Budapest E/E (Electrical and Electronic) Competence Centre is an important part of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology’s international development network. The centre’s expertise plays a key role in the development of software and hardware solutions for electrical and electromechanical steering systems, including driver assistance and automated driving technologies. Hungary’s strategic importance is further strengthened by the expansion of domestic competencies, including an accredited in-house testing laboratory for electronic components and systems, as well as through partnerships with Hungarian universities.

In addition to its development activities, thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology operates several manufacturing and assembly facilities in Hungary. In Jászfényszaru, the company produces, among other products, electromechanical steering systems, camshafts and components for electric vehicles. The Debrecen plant manufactures stabiliser bars and springs and, according to current plans, will also host the new international Test Competence Centre. In Győr, thyssenkrupp operates a chassis assembly plant.

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