BYD seeks talent ahead of Szeged factory opening

Leading global electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is proactively seeking future employees even as its Szeged factory is still under construction. In partnership with the University of Szeged, the company is actively involved in talent acquisition by participating in final exam boards at the Faculty of Engineering to identify promising candidates.

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Szeged maintains robust connections with approximately 150–200 industrial partners, both domestically and internationally. The faculty’s administration is dedicated to enhancing these collaborations to support the continuous development of high-quality education and to ensure that students graduate with degrees that meet market demands. As part of this initiative, representatives from BYD Szeged were invited to attend the faculty’s final exams in January 2025.

These exam sessions offer company representatives valuable insights into the faculty’s educational quality through direct interaction with students. They also serve as an excellent platform for building connections between businesses and graduating students. It’s not uncommon for students at the Faculty of Engineering to receive attractive job offers from participating companies immediately after their final exams.

“Involving our corporate partners in final exam boards is a well-established tradition at our faculty. The professionals attending these exams not only evaluate students’ preparedness but also assess their potential to thrive as engineers in a corporate environment. This is especially relevant for BYD, as their HR team is looking for additional key competencies in candidates, extending beyond technical expertise. Following the final exams, job interviews were also conducted – and we are pleased to report that representatives from this global company expressed their full satisfaction with what they observed,” said Prof. Dr. József Sárosi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Szeged, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties between industry and academia.

BYD representatives expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the final exams at the University of Szeged’s Faculty of Engineering and to meet the promising engineering talents of tomorrow. They reaffirmed the company’s commitment to recruiting the most qualified and skilled new colleagues to contribute to a sustainable future. They also highlighted that BYD is looking for employees who are open-minded, culturally aware, fluent in English, and possess strong communication skills.

Information and photo source: University of Szeged