Technologiekonzern: Bosch streicht in Abstatt weitere 750 Arbeitsplätze

Bosch, the technology conglomerate, plans to cut an additional 750 jobs at its Abstatt location (in the Heilbronn district) in the mobility sector. The layoffs are expected to be completed by the end of 2029, with the goal of being as socially acceptable as possible. The company cited difficult economic conditions and the profound structural change in the automotive industry as the reasons for the additional job cuts in Abstatt.

The global vehicle production is stagnating, and demand in Europe is even declining, while competition on costs, speed, and productivity, especially from Asian suppliers, is intensifying, according to the source. Bosch's mobility division is particularly affected by job cuts within the German arm of the corporation. So far, more than 23,000 jobs have been eliminated in various periods, according to a spokesperson.

The company noted that the portfolio in the braking sector has changed significantly in recent years due to the transformation in the automotive market. Demand for cost-effective solutions is growing rapidly, with new Asian suppliers aggressively pushing into the European market with more affordable solutions, the source added. Innovations like electronic brake systems, where the direct mechanical or hydraulic connection between the brake pedal and the brakes at the wheels is eliminated (Brake-by-Wire systems), are increasingly introduced first to Chinese customers and developed together with the local Bosch site.

This leads to less capacity being necessary at Abstatt. The Abstatt site employs around 5,300 people in total. The Vehicle Motion business unit develops and distributes braking systems, vehicle motion software, occupant protection systems, and vehicle sensors at the Abstatt site. The Cross-Domain Computing Solutions business unit, which develops vehicle electronics, sensors, and software from a single source, and the Bosch Engineering GmbH subsidiary are not affected by the workforce reduction.

The global automotive industry is facing challenges worldwide, and Bosch is not immune to them: The global economy is weakening, and the geopolitical situation remains uncertain. The technology corporation and automotive supplier showed no major growth in the first half of 2026, with revenue increasing by only 3.6 percent to €46.4 billion.

However, growth came mainly from acquisitions, such as the acquisition of Johnson Controls' heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business and Hitachi's heating business in the past year. A decline was observed in profitability, with the adjusted operating profit (EBIT) falling from €2.3 billion to €2.2 billion.