From Vision to Innovation

At a glance:

• Founded in 2001, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic has grown from a small engineering office in Prague into one of the largest development locations within Porsche Engineering's international network. 

• Teams in Prague and Ostrava contribute to a wide range of development activities, from mechanical engineering and simulation to software, electrification, connectivity, and cloud-based solutions.  

• Porsche Engineering Czech Republic combines engineering excellence with digital competencies to develop future-oriented technologies and deliver tailored solutions for the automotive industry and other industry segments. 

Already in 1996, Porsche Engineering began cooperating with the Czech Technical University in Prague, recognizing the country's strong engineering tradition and technical expertise. The success of this partnership ultimately led to the establishment of Porsche Engineering Services, s.r.o., the Czech branch of Porsche Engineering, and laid the foundation for 25 years of engineering excellence. 

“Establishing the subsidiary in Prague in 2001 was an important step in our high-competence strategy, strengthening our international development network and our access to highly talented engineers and developers,” says Dirk Lappe, Chief Technology Officer of Porsche Engineering and Chairman of the Shareholder's Committee of Porsche Engineering Czech Republic. “Today, with its combination of engineering expertise, software competence, and digital know-how, our Czech subsidiary is well positioned to create integrated technology solutions for various industries.”  

Since its foundation, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic has continuously expanded its competencies in line with the transformation of the automotive and mobility industry. An important milestone was the establishment of the Mechatronics Division in 2012, which further strengthened the integration of software, electronics, and mechanical engineering. Today, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic contributes its expertise to projects for various industry segments across the entire product lifecycle. Its competencies include software, electrification, connectivity, advanced driver assistance systems, artificial intelligence, vehicle integration, testing, and validation. 

With the opening of a second location in Ostrava in 2018, Porsche Engineering further strengthened its presence in the Czech Republic. The Ostrava site complements the established Prague location and has developed into an important hub for future-oriented E/E architectures, high-voltage systems, and connected mobility.

The continued development of both locations is also reflected in the company’s growth. In 2023, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic surpassed the milestone of 500 employees.

“For 25 years, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic has built on its engineering heritage while steadily transforming into a holistic technology partner,” says Miloš Polášek, CEO of Porsche Engineering Czech Republic. “Today, we are far more than an automotive engineering company, helping to drive innovation with a clear ambition to create value for our customers and contribute to technological advances beyond the automotive industry. Our greatest strength has always been our talented people, whose expertise, curiosity, and commitment continue to push the boundaries of engineering and technology.” 

Looking ahead, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic will continue to build on its engineering heritage, highly skilled workforce, and drive for innovation. As Porsche Engineering and Porsche Digital are planned to combine their expertise under the shared brand Porsche Technologies in the second quarter of 2027, Porsche Engineering Czech Republic will further strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration within the expanded international network and contribute to end-to-end technology solutions for customers across industries. 

Porsche Engineering Services s.r.o., with offices in Prague and Ostrava, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche Engineering Group GmbH and an integral part of Porsche Engineering’s global development network. Founded in 2001, Porsche Engineering in the Czech Republic develops software and engineering solutions in a wide range of areas, including artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, connectivity, embedded systems, electrification, systems engineering, simulation, testing, and validation.

Porsche Engineering is an international technology partner for the automotive industry and beyond. The subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG employs around 2,000 experts who develop and integrate system, hardware, function, and software solutions for B2B customers, continuing the tradition of Ferdinand Porsche’s design office, founded in 1931. Planned for the beginning of the second quarter of 2027, Porsche Engineering and Porsche Digital will combine their expertise under the joint brand Porsche Technologies. Combining Porsche Engineering’s expertise with Porsche Digital’s capabilities in digital products, services, and customer experiences enables holistic technology solutions across the entire development and product lifecycle. The service offering aims at Porsche, the automotive industry, and other industrial and technology sectors. 

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