Technical Training Instructor

MSX International•Mahwah, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified Technical Training Instructor to support a premium Automotive OEM at the OEM training facility in Northern, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for improving the diagnostic capabilities of professional dealership technicians. The primary purpose of this role is the training of dealership technicians in the diagnostic strategies and proper repair of vehicle systems by facilitating service technical training classes at the Regional Training Center.

Requirements

6 or more years of work experience in automotive technical repair and diagnostics
3 or more years of work experience training OEM dealership technicians
Professional Certification (OEM Master Technician or ASE Master technician)
Ability to read, interpret and explain mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
Experience preparing classrooms, workshops, and vehicles for learning
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) a plus
Must have a valid driver’s license
Excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Charismatic personality and passion for adult education
Excellent classroom facilitation skills
Shop Management skills
Thrives working independently but also enjoys working as part of a larger team

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with electric vehicle technology a plus
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Automotive Technology a plus
Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare workshops and vehicles for experiential learning.
Facilitate training workshops for dealership technicians, with the goal of improving diagnosis and repair competencies.
Ensure Regional Training Facility, tools, student guides, literature, vehicles, and training center are properly maintained.
Verify learners’ understanding of the subject matter using competency-based training.
Identify additional training needs based on learners’ feedback and assessment of skills.
Maintain attendee training records in learning portal.
Collaborate regularly with Corporate, Regional, and Dealership team members to accomplish Corporate, Regional, and training department goals, Perform light to medium lifting requirements in repair shop operation management.
Ability to travel and train at additional locations, as required.
Assist Corporate Training staff in the development of technical training curriculum as required.
Assist Program Manager with scheduling for effective coverage of curriculum.
Continually enhance technical instructional facilitation skills, technical knowledge of vehicle systems, and diagnostic technology.
Comply with health and safety standards and maintain a safe work environment in the Training Center.
Maintain shop cleanliness and follow published 5S standards.
Maintain a professional relationship with customers and supplier personnel.
Maintain and use equipment in the workshop to operational standard.
Take reasonable pre-cautions to protect company vehicles.