Senior Controls Technical Training Specialist

Quest Global•Grand Rapids, MI

12d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global is seeking a Senior Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer for their customer. This role involves developing and delivering high-quality training programs on advanced controls to internal and external stakeholders, specifically Controls personnel responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility controls systems. The training covers industrial controls topics, component configuration, and network troubleshooting, utilizing interactive hands-on drills with a System-in-a-Box. The goal is to enable participants to understand automation components, safely back up/restore/troubleshoot/replace PLC systems, VFDs, and communication devices, explain specialized controls for conveyor systems, and troubleshoot fieldbus and sorter systems. The role also includes delivering training on operations, mechanical maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions, adapting to curriculum changes, acting as a subject matter expert for training materials, and taking on greater responsibilities as knowledge grows.

Requirements

High proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail.
Strong desire to help others learn.
Experience commissioning large-scale automated warehouse or material handling systems.
Strong experience in Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix - MUST, Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, S7-1200).
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering Related Technical Field
10+ years of Controls engineering experience.
Min 5+ years of commissioning experience in industrial automation.
5+ years of controls trainer experience.

Responsibilities

Developing and delivering high-quality training programs to both internal and external stakeholders.
Providing training on field level advanced controls to Controls personnel responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility controls systems.
Covering topics such as component configuration and network troubleshooting using interactive hands-on drills.
Enabling students to describe how automation components control product movement, safely back up/restore/troubleshoot/replace PLC systems, VFDs, and communication devices, explain specialized controls for conveyor systems, and troubleshoot fieldbus and sorter systems.
Delivering training programs for customers covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
Understanding and effectively communicating how the customer's custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems.
Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
Acting as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional and fully digital delivery platforms.
Taking on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.