Aumovio Plans Global Reduction of 4000 Positions to Address Shifting Automotive Market
Aumovio will cut up to 4,000 jobs globally by the end of 2026 to optimize R&D. The plan follows its spin-off from Continental and addresses market shifts.
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The automotive supplier Aumovio announced on January 27, 2026, that it plans to eliminate up to 4,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2026. This restructuring follows the company's spin-off from Continental AG in 2025 and is intended to consolidate research and development operations while optimizing its technology portfolio. The decision comes as German automotive suppliers face a challenging market environment characterized by the transition to electric vehicles and intensifying competition from China.
The workforce reductions will be implemented across several countries, including Germany 
DE, India 
IN, Singapore 
SG, Romania 
RO, Serbia 
RS, and Mexico 
MX. Within Germany, Aumovio expects to reduce positions in the high hundreds. To manage this process, a voluntary redundancy programme will launch at the affected German sites from early March 2026. The company noted that increased automation in development areas has contributed to a reduced need for certain positions.
DE, India IN, Singapore SG, Romania RO, Serbia RS, and Mexico MX. Within Germany, Aumovio expects to reduce positions in the high hundreds. To manage this process, a voluntary redundancy programme will launch at the affected German sites from early March 2026. The company noted that increased automation in development areas has contributed to a reduced need for certain positions.
