Field Automation Trainer: PLCs, Drives & Motion - Travel

GP Strategies Corporation

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

GP Strategies Corporation seeks a Field Technical Instructor to deliver advanced automation training across diverse industries, combining deep technical knowledge with engaging instruction to drive customer performance and adoption.

You will train on PLCs, drives, motion control, and industrial networking, with a focus on Rockwell platforms. This role requires extensive travel to customer sites and ongoing expansion of technical and instructional capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant field experience in industrial automation.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for effective teaching.
  • Willingness to travel extensively to customer sites.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-impact technical training at customer sites and in-house.
  • Customize content to meet customer needs and audience level.
  • Maintain Rockwell Automation knowledge and expand across product families.
  • Ensure learning quality through evaluations and feedback.
  • Support sales by identifying training opportunities and customer needs.

Skills

Teaching / training skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Training needs analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms
Studio 5000
Logix5000
PowerFlex drives
FactoryTalk software

Job description

GP Strategies Corporation seeks a Field Technical Instructor to deliver advanced automation training across diverse industries, combining deep technical knowledge with engaging instruction to drive customer performance and adoption.

You will train on PLCs, drives, motion control, and industrial networking, with a focus on Rockwell platforms. This role requires extensive travel to customer sites and ongoing expansion of technical and instructional capabilities.

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