Electrical Engineer

KYYBA Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability

Optional Pre‑paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Opportunity for advancement

Long‑term assignment with potential to

Industry awards recognition

Job summary

Kyyba Inc. seeks an experienced trainer to deliver electrical apprenticeship programs. You will conduct classroom and hands-on sessions, develop materials, and assess learner progress within a hybrid onsite/offsite setting in Michigan.

The role requires deep expertise in electrical maintenance, controls, and automation, plus coaching skills to guide adult learners. Occasional travel to Detroit-area facilities may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and controls.
• Ability to train and mentor apprentices.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on training for Electrical Apprentices.
• Develop lesson plans, demonstrations, and course materials to support learning.
• Assess apprentice knowledge and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Maintain a safe, organized learning environment and functional training equipment.
• Collaborate with curriculum developers, program leaders, and plant partners to keep content current.
• Travel to Customer facilities as needed to support training requirements.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

PLC Fundamentals

Rockwell Automation

Siemens Controls

Motor Controls

VFDs

HMI

Industrial Automation

Robotics

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate

Formal Apprenticeship Completion

Job description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description:

Position Description: Employees in this job function are responsible for delivering technical instruction and hands‑on learning experiences to Electrical Apprentices through Customer's Technical Learning University (TLU). The role focuses on developing skilled‑trades talent by providing classroom, laboratory, and practical training in industrial electrical maintenance, controls, automation, and troubleshooting. The position involves demonstrating electrical and manufacturing technologies, preparing training materials, assessing apprentice capabilities, and providing technical guidance to help learners develop the knowledge and practical skills required to support electrical maintenance operations across Customer manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on technical instruction for Electrical Apprentice courses.
• Deliver training in areas including electrical fundamentals, electrical print reading, PLC fundamentals, Rockwell and Siemens controls, motor controls, variable frequency drives, HMI, and industrial automation systems.
• Provide technical instruction and demonstrations covering CNC electrical maintenance, robotics, vision systems, and applied electrical troubleshooting.
• Prepare lesson plans, technical demonstrations, laboratory activities, assessments, and course materials to support apprentice learning and development.
• Demonstrate electrical, controls, automation, and troubleshooting concepts using realistic manufacturing equipment and practical scenarios.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and focused learning environment that encourages questions, hands‑on practice, and continuous improvement.
• Assess apprentice technical knowledge and hands‑on proficiency while providing timely coaching, feedback, and guidance.
• Track learner participation, progress, attendance, and course completion through applicable learning and documentation systems.
• Collaborate with TLU curriculum developers, program leaders, plant representatives, and subject‑matter experts to maintain relevant and effective training programs.
• Support training course updates based on changes in Customer equipment, manufacturing technologies, processes, and workforce requirements.
• Maintain training equipment, laboratories, tools, and instructional materials in a safe and operational condition.
• Promote safe work practices, including electrical safety, lockout/energy control procedures, PPE requirements, and laboratory safety standards.
• Support apprentice onboarding, orientation, capstone activities, skills demonstrations, and other technical training program events.
• Share plant and industry best practices with apprentices and the broader TLU team.
• Travel occasionally to Customer facilities, manufacturing plants, supplier locations, or other training sites as business requirements arise.

Skills Required:

Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Fundamentals, Electrical Print Reading, PLC Fundamentals, Rockwell Automation, Siemens Controls, Motor Controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMI, Industrial Automation, Robotics, Vision Systems, CNC Electrical Maintenance, Electrical Schematics, Manufacturing Equipment, Technical Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Safety Practices

Experience Required:

• High school diploma.
• Significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance, controls, automation, robotics, or a related skilled‑trades discipline.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical theory, schematics, industrial controls, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and technical documentation.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing apprentices, technicians, or other adult learners.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical instruction.
• Proficiency with common computer applications and learning or documentation systems.
• Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, salaried professionals, plant leaders, instructors, and external partners.

Experience Preferred:

• Journeyperson electrician license, state electrical license, or equivalent recognized trade credential.
• Associate degree, technical certificate, or formal apprenticeship completion in electrical technology, automation, controls, or a related field.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Fanuc, industrial robotics, vision systems, VFDs, HMIs, or CNC systems.
• Experience in Customer manufacturing operations or with automotive manufacturing equipment.
• Experience developing technical curriculum, laboratory exercises, assessments, or standardized work.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, competency‑based learning, or community‑college technical education.
• Experience using learning management systems and digital training tools.

Education Required:

High School Diploma

Education Preferred:

Associate Degree, Technical Certificate, or Formal Apprenticeship Completion in Electrical Technology, Automation, Controls, or a Related Field.

Work Model: Hybrid – Typically 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Remote days may vary depending on training schedules and business needs. This is primarily an onsite, hands‑on training position.

Contract Duration: Open Ended – Long Term

Shift: 1st Shift

Travel: Limited, occasional local travel to facilities and plants in the Metro Detroit area to support launches or training requirements.

Additional Information:

• This position supports customer’s Technical Learning University (TLU) and Electrical Apprentice development program.
• The role involves classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and hands‑on technical training in simulated manufacturing environments.
• Candidates should be comfortable demonstrating electrical and industrial automation concepts using training equipment.
• The position may require standing for extended periods, working around industrial training equipment under approved safety procedures, and wearing required PPE.
• Candidates must be comfortable working with apprentices, technicians, plant representatives, instructors, and manufacturing leadership.
• Interviews are expected to be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or Google Meet and will typically last 30 minutes. A second 30‑minute virtual technical interview may be conducted if needed.

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the application process.

Rewards:

• 401k
• Term life
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Optional Pre‑paid legal plan
• Optional Identity theft plan
• Optional Medical and dependent FSA
• Opportunity for advancement
• Long‑term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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• An INC 5000 company for 10 years
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• Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
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