Automotive OEM Technical Instructor & Curriculum Lead

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Paid training

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Parental leave

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in California is seeking an instructor to deliver Mercedes-Benz curriculum across Learning & Performance Centers and OEM locations. You will lead hands-on training, develop specialized lessons, and mentor technicians, helping them improve proficiency while using state-of-the-art audiovisual tools.

You’ll collaborate with Mercedes-Benz on curriculum updates, travel up to 25%, and participate in Train-the-Trainer events.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Technical experience with Mercedes Benz vehicles required.
• Instructional experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and time management.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Patient, empathetic approach to teaching.
• Professionalism and sound judgment in flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and educate in an engaging learning environment for technicians.
• Lead hands-on training with practical demonstrations and real-world diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
• Deliver curriculum using multimedia techniques.
• Organize and communicate learning objectives with clear, paced lessons while maintaining lab content.
• Travel is expected at 25%.
• Develop classroom-ready curriculum from OEM manuals and materials.
• Mentor students on projects, promoting critical thinking and innovation.
• Uphold safety procedures and OEM brand standards.

Skills

Mercedes-Benz experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Patience & empathy

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in California is seeking an instructor to deliver Mercedes-Benz curriculum across Learning & Performance Centers and OEM locations. You will lead hands-on training, develop specialized lessons, and mentor technicians, helping them improve proficiency while using state-of-the-art audiovisual tools.

You’ll collaborate with Mercedes-Benz on curriculum updates, travel up to 25%, and participate in Train-the-Trainer events.