Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive

Stefanini Group•Woodridge, IL

5d•Remote

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring a Technical Instructional Developer focused on automotive and heavy-duty vehicle training. The role combines strategic curriculum development with hands-on technical work and may be performed remotely for the right candidate. The developer creates materials in a fast-paced, agile environment, including self-paced and modular e-learning, in-person instructor-led training, and virtual instructor-led training. The role supports training for dealers, customers, and employees across the company’s vehicle and product lineup, including medium-duty, heavy-duty, and severe-service trucks; school buses; electric vehicles; diesel engines; integrated powertrains; tools; and services. The developer designs and develops engaging training for varied technical skill levels and learning styles, connecting engineering product development with end users. The position is open to W-2 candidates only.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or heavy-duty industry experience; or a master’s degree and at least 1 year of such experience; or at least 5 years of such experience.
Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging technical content.
Experience with e-learning development tools and platforms, including Articulate Storyline and Adobe Cloud software.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Passion for technology and an interest in translating complex information into clear learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

Previous hands-on automotive or dealership experience.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer needs and feedback to identify training requirements.
Design comprehensive course road maps incorporating a variety of learning activities.
Develop course modules, workbooks, and other training materials.
Integrate multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and simulations.
Ensure training content is accurate and aligned with product specifications.
Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to understand product features and functionalities.
Research new technologies independently, validate information on vehicles, and create labs.
Translate technical language into clear and concise learning materials.
Stay current on technical developments and industry trends.
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to support knowledge retention.
Tailor content to different learning styles and skill levels.
Design assessments to measure learner progress and course effectiveness.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and graphic designers.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Provide progress updates and maintain clear documentation.
Multitask effectively, prioritize tasks, and manage time.