TECH NEWS – For the twelfth time, Bosch opened its doors at four locations across Hungary to showcase some of the most exciting developments shaping the future of mobility as part of Girls’ Day. Participants got hands-on with 5G remote-controlled vehicles, explored the future of parking, and learned how inverters, anechoic chambers, and the automotive test chamber are used at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus.

“Our goal is to draw young people’s attention to the diverse opportunities in engineering, technology, and research careers. At Bosch, knowledge, talent, and individual performance always come first—regardless of gender, age, or social background,” said Andrea Orosz from Bosch. “We believe the best ideas emerge from the meeting of different perspectives and experiences,” added Teodóra Bodó.

Will You Become an Engineer or a Researcher?

Sadly, this question is still rarely asked among young girls before they choose a career. For the twelfth year running, the Hungarian Bosch Group welcomed students curious about science and technology, offering them a glimpse into innovations that are shaping the mobility of tomorrow.

Girls’ Day is a career orientation event initiated by the Association of Women in Science, aiming to promote STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through interactive programs targeted at upper elementary and high school girls.

This year, Bosch’s Girls’ Day programs took place at four Hungarian locations: the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus, and the company’s sites in Hatvan, Miskolc, and Maklár.

Experiences from the Future: Driverless Parking at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus

Girls’ Day participants stepped into the fascinating world of international automotive innovation at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus, where experts offered insights into the site’s most exciting projects. Among other things, students explored the future of parking through interactive experiences: they saw how driverless parking works and experienced what it feels like to drive without even sitting in the car. Using 5G-based technology and simulators, they remotely controlled vehicles on the vehicle verification field.

The program also demonstrated the role of inverters and anechoic chambers in automotive development. At the Innovation Campus, students saw how various car components—like window lifters and wipers—are tested in the so-called automotive chamber. In addition to getting a personal look into cutting-edge automotive trends, the participants also learned about inspiring female career paths in the field.

“Recent data shows that Hungary has the fewest female researchers and engineers among EU member states. That’s why our participation in the nationwide Girls’ Day program aims to draw attention to the diverse opportunities in engineering, technology, and research careers. We believe that women have and will continue to have an essential role in shaping the future,” said Andrea Orosz, Economic and HR Director at Robert Bosch Kft., during the event.

At Bosch, Talent and Performance Come First

The Hungarian Bosch Group is one of the country’s largest employers, with more than 18,300 employees. At Bosch, knowledge, talent, and personal achievement take precedence over gender, age, or social background. “We believe the best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives and experiences. Every talent is needed to shape the technologies of the future,” said Teodóra Bodó, Head of Communications and Governmental Affairs for Bosch Group Hungary and the Adriatic Region.

Bosch actively supports the advancement of female employees with various initiatives, including the Business Woman and Female Talent mentoring programs, as well as trainings and workshops. As a result, women already hold key leadership positions both globally and within the Hungarian Bosch Group. Flexible and family-friendly workplace culture is essential for women’s career success, which is why Bosch offers tools to support individual life situations, work-life balance, and mothers returning to the workforce.

The Women@Bosch community, active both worldwide and in Hungary, also plays a role in supporting women’s careers. Built on self-organizing principles, it provides a platform for sharing personal stories, career paths, and experiences through lectures and discussions.