Industrial Automation Trainer

Yokogawa; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa is seeking a Training Specialist to deliver classroom, virtual, and onsite training on Industrial Automation and Control Systems for customers and stakeholders. You will plan and coordinate programs, develop new materials, and maintain training resources across regional sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related discipline and at least 3 years in industrial automation or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in industrial automation or control systems.
• Familiarity with Foundation Fieldbus, HART, Modbus and OPC protocols.
• IT/OT cybersecurity knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience in technical training, customer-facing roles, or application engineering.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with good customer engagement and interpersonal abilities.
• Willing to travel locally and regionally when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, virtual, and onsite training on Industrial Automation and Control Systems for customers and stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule training programs for effective delivery and resource use.
• Develop new training programs and review materials, exercises, and learning resources.
• Maintain training facilities, equipment, content, brochures, and schedules.
• Engage with customers to understand training requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Prepare training proposals, quotations, and follow up on enquiries.
• Support local and regional training programs and deployments as required.
• Collaborate with regional and global training centres on initiatives and standardization.
• Keep up to date with developments and best practices in industrial automation and control systems.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Customer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Automation/Instrumentation/Control Systems

Tools

Foundation Fieldbus

HART

Modbus

OPC

Job description

Not just a job, but a career Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, virtual, and onsite training on Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) for customers and stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule training programs to ensure effective delivery and optimal use of training resources.
• Develop new training programs and continuously review and enhance existing course materials, exercises, and learning resources.
• Maintain training facilities, equipment, course schedules, website content, brochures, and other training-related materials.
• Engage with customers to understand their training requirements and recommend suitable training and learning solutions.
• Prepare training proposals, quotations, and other supporting documentation, and follow up on customer training enquiries.
• Support local and regional training programs and deployments as required.
• Collaborate with regional and global training centres on training initiatives, competency development, and standardization of training practices.
• Keep up to date with developments, technologies, and best practices in industrial automation and control systems.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, process control, DCS, SIS, instrumentation, or related control systems.
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Foundation Fieldbus, HART, Modbus and OPC.
• Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity concepts will be an advantage.
• Experience in technical training, customer support, application engineering, or a related customer-facing role would be advantageous.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Good customer engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel locally and regionally when required.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.