Field Technical instructor (Part-Time)

GP Strategies • Troy, MI

1h

About The Position

The Field Technical Instructor (FTI) delivers performance-based training in industrial automation control products to customers, both in-house and at customer sites. The role requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructor who can explain complex technical subjects clearly and engagingly, with strong communication and technical skills across multiple product families. With guidance from the immediate supervisor, the FTI maintains utilization aligned with company objectives and manages their schedule to develop instructional, technical, and product skills. The position also involves extensive travel, which may include weekends, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or another technical curriculum, or 5–10 years of field experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical topics clearly and engagingly.
• Solid technical skills in industrial automation control products across multiple product families.
• Ability to lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel extensively, potentially including weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience in the industrial automation control field, including PLCs, drives, motion control, or industrial networking.
• Experience using and programming Rockwell Automation hardware, including Logix5000 controllers, PowerFlex drives, and HMIs using Studio 5000 and other FactoryTalk software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance-based training for customers in-house and at customer sites.
• Work with customers to identify training tasks and requirements for tailored and custom delivery.
• Maintain technical competency in assigned courses and expand product competency.
• Maintain and develop instructional and platform skills.
• Set up, tear down, and properly pack classroom equipment.
• Maintain classroom equipment in good working condition.
• Immediately report issues affecting training delivery or customer satisfaction to management and follow up with details in an Instructor Course Assessment Form (ICAF).
• Communicate with students to identify follow-on training and product sales opportunities.
• Diagnose student performance weaknesses and select appropriate remedial activities.
• Analyze student evaluations and take appropriate action to address deficiencies.
• Monitor class evaluations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Understand the target industries.
• Support sales activities as appropriate.
• Set a professional example and mentor associates and trainees.
• Manage their schedule and maintain utilization in line with company objectives while developing instructional, technical, and product skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time