How the application process works at MAHLE
The best and fastest way for you to apply for a job is online - using the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal. We have summarized the most important steps below and explain how your application will be processed.
There are different ways to apply for jobs advertised abroad. We have provided this information on separate career pages. Simply select the relevant country on the world map to find out more.

Your Online Application
The “Apply Now” button on each job posting takes you directly to the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal. The first time you apply online at MAHLE, you need to complete your registration. When you next visit the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal, you can log in using your e-mail address and the password you created. To follow your application status, you can log in to your recruiting portal at any time.
Click here to access the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal.
If you have any questions about the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal, contact technical support at recruiting.support@mahle.com
Documents for your application
Your complete CV is the most important document for us to start the application process. If you have additional documents, such as a cover letter or certificates, that would be great. If needed, you can also send additional documents at a later point in time.
So we need the following for your application:
- Complete CV. You can simply upload this in MAHLE Recruiting-Portal.
Further, depending upon the job, various documents which can also be submitted:
- Work certificates
- Credentials
- Proof of apprenticeships and continuing education
- Enrolment and school certificates
Please note that your files should be in one of the following formats: DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PDF, PPT, PPTX.
Complete just a few steps in the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal
- Our application wizard guides you quickly and easily through the application process. It takes about five to ten minutes to complete and covers the following areas:
1)Your documents
2)Your profile information
3)Language skills (optional)
- Are you interested in more than one job vacancy? No problem! Since you are already registered in the MAHLE Recruiting-Portal, all you need to do is update your details after clicking on the “Apply Now” button on the next job vacancy.

The next stage of your application
- You have sent your online application to the responsible contact who is named on the job description. We confirm receipt by email.
- Our recruiting team will check your documents and forward these to the right department.
- If the feedback is positive, we will call you. You can discuss your first questions in this telephone call with your contact from our recruiting team.
- We look forward to learning more about you in this personal discussion. You will receive detailed information about the department and the position to be filled. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to learn more about your potential new employer. Above all, you can tell us your expectations for your future job.
- If we're both convinced that we should work together, there’s nothing in the way of signing a contract.
- Depending upon your career level, there might be additional selection processes such as, such an assessment center for graduates who apply for the international graduate program. This information as well as instructions about possible application deadlines can be found on the pages of the respective entry levels.
- Here you may find the selection process for your entry as a graduate, professional.