The Knorr-Bremse based in Munich, is a manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. For more than 110 years now the company has pioneered the development, production, marketing and servicing of state-of-the-art braking systems. In 2015, Knorr-Bremse reported sales of EUR 5.8 billion and employed more than 24,000 people worldwide. The Rail Vehicle Systems division of this company equips mass transit vehicles such as metro cars and light rail vehicles, as well as freight trains, locomotives, mainline passenger trains and high-speed trains with highly advanced products. Along with braking systems these include intelligent entrance systems, HVAC systems, auxiliary power supply systems, control components and windscreen wiper systems, platform screen doors, friction material, driver assistance systems and control technology. In addition, Knorr-Bremse offers driving simulators and e-learning systems for optimum train crew training. The Commercial Vehicle Systems division offers its customers braking systems for trucks, buses, trailers and agricultural machinery. In the chassis systems sector, Knorr-Bremse is a leading player in electronic controls and driver assistance systems as well as in air supply systems. The other product fields include powertrain-related systems and torsional vibration dampers for diesel engines. With all of its products Knorr-Bremse makes a decisive contribution to safety on road and rail around the world. Every day more than one billion people worldwide put their trust in Knorr-Bremse systems. The company's corporate development team seeks to expand its business operations through mergers and acquisitions. read more

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Joining Knorr-Bremse - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

At Knorr-Bremse most employees said they received feedback once a month. Learn More about your managers at Knorr-Bremse.

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How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Knorr-Bremse employees earn $131,533. Learn More about Salaries at Knorr-Bremse.

Average Salaries at Knorr-Bremse by Department

$142k*

Engineering

$159k*

Product

$117k*

Design

$109k*

Marketing

$100k*

Operations

$59k*

Admin

$161k*

Business Dev

$108k*

Finance

$104k*

Communications

$69k*

Customer Support

$123k*

$120k*

$199k*

Legal

$145k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Knorr-Bremse, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Professional Development

100% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Knorr-Bremse.

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Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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