Technical Instructor (PR26118)

TMEIC Corporation Americas•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Create and deliver assigned engineering and related technical training and development programs over a rolling 9–12 month time horizon. Develop courses and programs in multiple formats to meet company skill requirements and client commitments, and provide training for employees, clients, and service providers at company or client facilities. The role also develops generic training materials, recommends improvements to training content and equipment, builds technical expertise through site and factory visits and project participation, contributes to client training schedules, and provides technical expertise and feedback to internal teams and group companies. The instructor is expected to bring full effort to assigned work, communicate risks promptly, collaborate across the organization, exemplify company core values, follow company policies and applicable laws, proactively recommend improvements, and use business tools and processes effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and/or work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: industrial systems, controllers, networks, HMI, control functions, drives, or motors.
Extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in drive or industrial control systems.
Knowledge of safe work practices associated with electrical power conversion equipment or industrial control systems.
Ability to present technical data in a group setting.
Experience training others in an area of expertise.
Successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts.
Successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
Evidence of continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows.
Availability for domestic travel up to 50% during peak demand and rare international travel, sometimes with limited notice.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in metals, material handling, paper, renewable energy, or general industries.
Knowledge of the technical fundamentals of variable-speed DC drives and motors.
Knowledge, skills, and experience in power systems and harmonics.
Experience creating online technical training modules.
Ability to prepare, organize, and conduct technical training programs effectively and professionally.
Experience delivering instructor-led technical training.
Experience working with international clients.
Proficiency in technical report writing.

Responsibilities

Develop technical courses and programs in multiple formats to meet company skill set requirements and client commitments.
Plan, prepare, and conduct assigned engineering and related technical training and development programs for employees, clients, and service providers at company or client facilities.
Develop generic training materials for onsite training or customization by others.
Ensure course materials and equipment are prepared and available before each course.
Recommend new or improved technical training content, courses, programs, and curricula based on current and future products, tools, technology, and enhancements.
Identify and recommend training equipment and facility requirements for current and future company needs.
Monitor and investigate new and emerging company products, tools, technology, and enhancements through consultation with business and functional units.
Acquire the technical knowledge and skills needed to develop and conduct training through site and factory visits, project engineering and commissioning participation, and other methods.
Contribute to development of the annual client training schedule and ensure it is met or revised as needed.
Provide technical information and support to personnel developing technical training modules.
Share client and group company engineer feedback and product or service recommendations with business unit, development, and customer support engineering management.
Provide subject matter expertise and course development services for group companies as assigned.
Fulfill assigned tasks, advise the manager, and provide early notice when work cannot be delivered as specified.
Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact across the organization as directed.
Comply with company policies, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws; exemplify company core values; recommend improvements; and use business tools and processes effectively.