Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive

Stefanini Group•Woodridge, IL

About The Position

Stefanini Group is seeking a Technical Instructional Developer to develop and deliver training materials for the company’s vehicle lineup, including medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, severe-service trucks, school buses, electric vehicles, diesel engines, integrated powertrains, tools, and services. The role combines curriculum strategy with hands-on technical work and may be performed remotely for the right candidate. Developers work in a fast-paced, agile environment and produce self-paced and modular e-learning, in-person instructor-led training, and virtual instructor-led training. The position supports training for dealers, customers, and employees, translating engineering and product information into effective learning experiences for people with diverse technical skill levels and learning styles. The developer analyzes training needs, designs course road maps and learning activities, creates course modules and supporting materials, and incorporates multimedia such as videos, animations, and simulations. The role also involves working with engineers and subject matter experts, conducting research and on-vehicle validation, creating labs, applying instructional design practices, assessing learner progress, collaborating with cross-functional contributors, and communicating progress with clear documentation. This is a W-2-only opportunity.

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.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-learning development tools and platforms, including Articulate Storyline and Adobe Cloud software.
Previous hands-on automotive or dealership experience.
Project management experience.
Passion for technology.

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 content accuracy and alignment with product specifications.
Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to understand product features and functionality.
Research new technologies, conduct on-vehicle validation, 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, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Develop self-paced e-learning, modular e-learning, in-person instructor-led training, and virtual instructor-led training.