Our employees are an integral part of our success story and they’re writing their own at the same time. Working at Festo allows them to do just that. After all, innovation requires freedom and security.
We give you a sense of security
An inventive spirit needs to put down roots as it's only when you have a reassuring sense of security that your mind is free to find the best solution. That’s why we act responsibly and have done so for many generations. As a financially independent and family-owned company, we have been growing steadily for almost 100 years – these are valuable roots that make for a solid base. At a time when the world moves a bit faster every day, we attach great importance to our values, our team spirit and a sense of trust. There’s no doubt in our minds: only inventive talents who feel at ease can develop their full potential. That’s for certain.
We give you freedom
Inventive talent needs freedom. Only when ideas know no limits can they conquer the world. Come to us for continuous renewal, our goal of being the technological and market leader, curiosity and innovative strength all across the world and this is exactly why we’re a glocal player: we give our employees the freedom to act locally, but with a global impact. You can be curious, learn to make decisions and give your inventiveness free rein.
Security and freedom are the two strong pillars that make us unique as an employer. It’s what our 21,200 employees all over the world appreciate as they use highly sophisticated automation technology to keep the world moving. There’s space for inventive talent, and a sense of well-being that comes from having a secure and solid base. Welcome to our world of work and your solid base for lift-off.
Our values form the basis of how we treat each other
Our values are an important guide for us in our day-to-day cooperation. All employees worldwide were involved in their development.
We are ambitious
As a proudly independent family-owned company, we shape our own destiny and are relentless in our pursuit of success. We have high expectations of ourselves and others and harness the passion and experience of our people to deliver top-class performance.
We are determined
As a driver and shaper of our market, we meet challenges with courage and determination. We make clear decisions and implement them thoroughly. When we make mistakes, we find out why and learn for the future.
We are visionary
We are determined to develop intelligent and intuitive solutions. For this reason, we look beyond our own horizons to learn the current and future challenges of our customers and markets and the actions of our competitors. Our structured cooperation over all disciplines leads to strengths and knowledge in invention and innovation.
We value each other
Our diversity is a core strength that enriches Festo. To ensure trust we foster openness and mutual respect. We resolve conflicts quickly and cooperatively, we treat each other with respect and learn from each others perspectives.
We are dependable
We expect and believe in the personal responsibility of our employees and colleagues. Engagement and dependability are therefore key characteristics of the way we work. When we cannot keep to our commitments we communicate this early and seek alternative solutions.
Community engagement
At Festo, we believe in the power of connection—within our teams, our communities, and the world around us. Through meaningful initiatives and partnerships, we are committed to making a positive impact that extends far beyond our workplace.
Festo-Poli’s partnership: building bridges between sectors
The Festo-Poli’s project showcases the power of meaningful social partnerships. Initiated in 2024, it brought together leaders from Festo and the Kaunas Department of Police to exchange knowledge and strengthen leadership skills. Over a series of meetings, Festo's experts delivered management training based on the internal MeWe program, emphasizing key skills such as self-awareness, effective leadership, and decision-making.
This collaboration not only empowered police officers with new tools and perspectives but also demonstrated how private and public sectors can learn from one another to drive positive change. The partnership continues through knowledge exchange, including police officer lectures for Festo employees.
Festo & educational institutions: shaping tomorrow's talents together
Our collaboration with educational institutions reflects Festo’s commitment to fostering talent and innovation. We aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry through active participation in career events, sponsorship of IT competitions, and hands-on initiatives like internships and mentorship programs. By sharing our expertise through guest lectures and workshops, we aim to inspire high-school and university students to develop their skills and explore the dynamic field of industrial automation.
"Festo takes care of the career development of faculty students by offering seminars, internships, and job opportunities from the very first year of their studies. Festo employees actively contribute to academic processes, joining lectures to share their practical experience and knowledge. The Festo IT team provides challenging topics for the Product Development module, consults students, participates in presentations, and gives feedback."
Vida Drąsutė
Coordinator for Cooperation and Relationship Development, Faculty of Informatics, Kaunas University of Technology
"We find cooperation with Festo highly beneficial for our students. It offers students opportunities to network with industry professionals who share valuable insights into various career paths. What is more, success stories shared by Festo employees can motivate students to deepen their academic knowledge and foster life skills like determination and leadership, as these stories provide real-world context and show how academic knowledge can translate into professional success. Finally, meetings with Festo employees offer insight into Festo‘s company culture and values and help young people understand their importance."
Jūratė Nakrošienė
English Teacher and Class Teacher of 1Festo Class at Kaunas University of Technology Gymnasium