Knorr-Bremse

Knorr-Bremse is a global industrial group operating in more than 30 countries, with over 100 locations and more than 30,500 employees. Founded in 1905 and in operation for over 120 years, the company describes itself as the global market and technology leader for braking systems, developing technology that makes mobility on roads and railways safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Its activities span rail vehicles and commercial vehicles. The product portfolio includes braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, electronic braking technologies for heavy-haul freight trains, intelligent entrance systems for metro cars, and driver assistance systems for commercial trucks. Technical domains range from electronic braking technology and intelligent entrance systems to driver assistance, rail vehicle systems, commercial vehicle systems and precision engineering. The business serves rail transport, metro and public transit, freight and heavy-haul rail, and trucking and commercial road transport.

The company sets out five core values: Entrepreneurship, Technological Excellence, Reliability, Passion and Responsibility. Work takes place across research laboratories and production halls. Flexible working models and continuous learning opportunities are offered, and teams are described as contributing to the future of global mobility.