Field Service Technician, Brake Systems

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Maintain, repair, and commission brake systems in rail vehicles at customer sites in Germany and abroad .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining, repairing, and commissioning brake systems in rail vehicles, with strong mechanical, electrical, and electropneumatic knowledge. Proficient in troubleshooting, customer service, and documentation of technical modifications and inspections.

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Mechatronics Technician TrainingMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingBrake System MaintenanceCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Mechanical KnowledgeElectrical KnowledgeElectropneumatic KnowledgeTroubleshootingFault RectificationMeasurement and TestingTechnical ModificationsService ReportingField Service ExperienceModernizations

Soft Skills

Customer OrientationTeam SpiritSelf-OrganizationFlexibilityReliability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Category B Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Brake SystemsRail VehiclesField Service TechnicianCustomer ComplaintsMajor Inspections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, repair, and commission brake systems in rail vehicles at customer sites in Germany and abroad
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and fault rectification on brake system components
Carry out troubleshooting activities and process customer complaints
Implement technical modifications at customer sites
Perform modernizations and major inspections
Support installation activities as part of trial installations at customer sites
Perform measurement and testing work on brake systems
Prepare qualified defect reports and service reports to document completed work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally, completed training as a mechatronics technician or electrician
Strong mechanical, electrical, and electropneumatic knowledge, along with a systematic approach to troubleshooting
Extensive professional experience in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of brake systems, ideally as a field service technician
Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 80%), with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability
Category B driving licence
Good written and spoken German and English skills
Proficiency in common Microsoft Office applications
Strong customer and service orientation, team spirit, and a high degree of self-organization
Independent, reliable, and responsible approach to work
Confident and professional manner when dealing with customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working-time models
Sabbatical
Work from another EU country for up to 20 days per year
Wide range of professional development opportunities
Public transport subsidies
Contributions toward occupational pension plans
Modern company site with varied on-site dining options
Exciting and varied work in an international environment