Car Industry

The salary range for people working in Hungary in Car Industry is typically from 1,217 USD (minimum salary) to 2,533 USD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Car Industry category and their job descriptions

Auto Electrician

• Using electronic and mechanical measuring instruments.
• Evaluating the measurement results.
• Diagnosing the faults and electrical parts of motor vehicles.
• Reading the technical documentation.
• Performing maintenance, setting and removing defects and malfunctions in electrical installation.
• Installation of car alarms, central locking and other accessories.

967 - 2,058 USD

Car Glass Fitter

• Installation and replacement of auto glass (windshield, side glass, rear glass) on vehicles
• Repair of cracked and damaged car windows using special materials and tools
• Diagnostics of auto glass problems and estimation of necessary repairs
• Maintaining work space, tools and equipment in accordance with safety standards
• Advice to customers on the possibilities of glass repair and replacement
• Keeping records of repairs, replacements and used materials
• Cooperation with suppliers and insurance companies when ordering and replacing parts

Car Mechanic

• Diagnostics of motor vehicle problems and failures.
• Defining the best repairs.
• Completing mechanical repairs and the replacement of worn motor vehicle components and parts.
• Adjustment of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic motor vehicle components and parts.
• Use of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Installation and service for automotive accessories and add-ons.
• Completing regular inspections, warranty, post-warranty, and general repairs of motor vehicles.

916 - 2,244 USD

Design Engineer

• Developing and constructing 2D and 3D models of vehicles and/or its components, parts, etc. in the CAD software environment according to customer specifications.
• Analysing digital 2D and 3D models.
• Preparing drawings and technical documentation.
• Consulting and solving technical issues with internal and external customers.
• Participation in the implementation of changes into series production.

1,389 - 2,810 USD

Diagnostic Technician

• Receiving motor vehicles at the service station or at the used car lot.
• Preparing preliminary calculations of repairs.
• Planning and ordering repairs of motor vehicles.
• Communicating with clients throughout the course of the repairs.
• Assigning and controlling the work of subordinate staff.
• Ordering, receiving, and issuing parts from the warehouse.
• Administrative processing of orders and issuing invoices for the repairs made.
• Handing over the repaired vehicle to the client.
• Assessing complaints and claims.

990 - 2,241 USD

Maintenance Engineer

• Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
• Developing and updating maintenance plans.
• Identifying worn parts.
• Ordering spare parts.
• Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
• Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

1,556 - 3,065 USD

Mechatronics Technician

• Assembling and testing mechatronic systems and components in accordance with specifications.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and software issues in automotive systems.
• Collaborating with engineers to design and improve mechatronic systems for enhanced vehicle performance.
• Conducting routine maintenance and repairs on automated equipment and machinery.
• Utilizing diagnostic tools and software to analyze system performance and implement necessary adjustments.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout all processes.
• Documenting repair and maintenance activities in accordance with company policies.
• Participating in the development of technical documentation and user manuals for mechatronic systems.
• Training and mentoring junior technicians on best practices and new technologies.
• Staying updated on industry trends and advancements in mechatronics and automotive technology.

959 - 2,349 USD

Process Engineer

• Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
• Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
• Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
• Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
• Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
• Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
• Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
• Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
• Communicating with other departments in the company.

1,532 - 3,039 USD

Quality Inspector

• Performing input, intermediate and output inspection of raw materials, components and products.
• Operating measuring instruments.
• Recording the results of measurements.
• Collecting samples of raw materials and their laboratory testing.
• Proposing measures and their implementation after identifying errors and drawbacks.
• Participating in the implementation of quality systems.
• Completing reports on audit results.
• Managing and updating prescribed documentation.

1,066 - 1,897 USD

Technologist

• Inventing new and improving existing technological processes.
• Supervising the observance of formulations and technological processes.
• Management of the pre-production process to eliminate any possible shortcomings.
• Assessing the quality of new products.
• Proposing measures to optimise the production processes.
• Analysing variations incurred in conjunction with the shift chiefs.
• Drafting and updating of technological documentation and/or drawings.
• Cooperating in the preparation of price calculations.

1,208 - 2,583 USD

Tyre Fitter

• Selling tyres for passenger and off-road vehicles, trucks and utility vehicles, metal, aluminium and alloy discs.
• Exchanging worn or damaged tyres, discs, tubes, valves etc.
• Repairing punctures, side punctures of tyres, sticking the tubes, sticking in the valves.
• Inflating tyres according to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
• Measuring and adjusting wheel alignment, tyre balancing.
• Providing advice on choosing the appropriate type of tyres, discs etc.
• Storing customer tyres during off-season.

871 - 2,152 USD

Varnisher

• Preparing vehicles before coating (cleaning, grinding, sealing, masking).
• Preparing, mixing and applying primary colour, metallic paint, paint and lacquer using spray guns on the vehicle or its parts.
• Checking the quality of work done after a thorough burning and curing of the paint.
• Eliminating the incurred drawbacks in accordance with the technological procedures.

908 - 2,235 USD

Vehicle Body Repairer

• Assembling and dismantling metal body parts and cabinets.
• Straightening damaged bodywork using a straightening bench.
• Producing complex sheet metal body parts and cabinets of road vehicles, rail vehicles and machines.
• Using and operating tools and equipment for sheet metal working.
• Glazing bodywork windows and cabinets for sealing profiles.
• Sorting door and cover gaps, checking their tightness.
• Sorting and repairing cover, window and door closing mechanisms.
• Gas welding, arc welding in a CO2 atmosphere, oxygen cutting.

1,027 - 2,084 USD

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