Control Systems Technical Trainer
About The Position
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple. One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with control systems (PLC, Low voltage)
- 1-2 years experience in designing and teaching technical course content
- Hands on experience using PLC control systems: Siemens S7, TIA, or similar programming platforms
- Programming and commissioning of automated systems
- Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of low voltage control wiring and troubleshooting skills
- Intermediate to Advanced experience with conveyor systems and warehouse logistics
- Intermediate to Advanced Knowledge of safety guidelines in an industrial environment
- Intermediate to Advanced Management, leadership, and motivational skills
- Intermediate to Advanced IT and MS Office knowledge
- Intermediate to Advanced organizational skills
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Encourage professional development and growth opportunities
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver professional training programs in alignment with global subsidiary standards
- Design effective and high-quality didactic training structure based on ISO 9001
- Effectively communicate complex technical subjects, both verbally and in writing
- Conduct training in various settings (individual, group, online, in-person, hands-on)
- Participate in internal and external organization of trainings
- Identify training needs based on employee competency matrix
- Work with managers to create employee development plan
- Develop tests and knowledge assessments to monitor training progress
- Create instruction plans together with installation, commissioning, safety, tools & supply chain specialists
- Create product guides together with the development and associated departments
- Be the contact person for the interfacing departments for training and topics relevant to employee development
- Initiate continuous improvement process in alignment with quality agendas
Benefits
- Ability to work from home 2 days a week
- Half-day Fridays when in office
- Industry competitive compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short & Long Term Disability
- 401k with employer match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized child-care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly team building and celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
