Field Technical instructor

GP Strategies Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Corporation is seeking a Field Technical Instructor to deliver advanced training on industrial automation systems to customers across multiple industries. The role combines deep technical expertise with hands-on teaching, helping clients build capability and improve performance.

You will train at customer sites and in-house, tailor content to audience experience, and travel extensively to support adoption of Rockwell Automation platforms and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or related technical field OR 5+ years of field experience in industrial automation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to teach technical concepts effectively.
• Ability to manage travel, logistics, and independent schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance-based technical training at client sites and in-house.
• Instruct across PLCs, drives, motion control, and industrial networking to varied audiences.
• Create engaging learning environments that simplify complex concepts and are practically applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel management

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education

Tools

Logix5000 / Studio 5000

PowerFlex drives

HMIs & FactoryTalk

Motion control systems

Industrial networking

Job description

Job Description

Teach Complex Systems. Shape Skilled Workforces. Travel with Impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled and engaging Field Technical Instructor to deliver advanced training on industrial automation systems to customers across a variety of industries. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for teaching - someone who can simplify complex concepts and create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

As a Field Technical Instructor, you’ll work directly with customers to build technical capability, support adoption of automation technologies, and drive real-world performance outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Deliver High-Impact Technical Training

• Facilitate performance-based training both in-house and at customer sites.
• Deliver instruction across industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, drives, motion control, and industrial networking.
• Create engaging learning environments that make complex technical concepts clear, practical, and applicable.

Customize Training for Customer Needs

• Partner with customers to identify training requirements and tailor delivery to specific operational needs.
• Adapt course content and delivery style based on audience experience level and learning objectives.
• Identify skill gaps and provide targeted coaching to improve learner performance.

Maintain & Expand Technical Expertise

• Maintain strong competency in assigned course topics while continuously expanding knowledge across product families.
• Stay current with evolving Rockwell Automation technologies, tools, and software platforms.
• Continuously improve both technical depth and instructional delivery skills.

Enhance Learning Quality & Experience

• Monitor course evaluations and learner feedback to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Diagnose learning challenges and implement corrective or remedial strategies as needed.
• Analyze feedback and proactively address any performance or delivery gaps.

Operational Excellence & Equipment Management

• Set up, break down, and maintain classroom and training equipment to ensure reliability and readiness.
• Properly pack and transport training tools and materials for field delivery.
• Report and document any issues that may impact course quality or customer experience.

Support Business Growth

• Identify opportunities for additional training or product engagement through student interactions.
• Support sales efforts by recognizing and communicating customer needs.
• Represent the organization professionally and serve as a mentor to less experienced instructors.

Required Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or related technical field OR 5+ years of relevant field experience in industrial automation
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to teach technical concepts effectively
• Ability to manage travel, logistics, and independent schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in industrial automation training or instruction
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • PLCs (Logix5000 / Studio 5000)
  • PowerFlex drives
  • HMIs and FactoryTalk software
  • Motion control systems and industrial networking
• Experience working with Rockwell Automation platforms is highly preferred

Work Environment & Requirements

• Extensive travel required (including possible weekend travel)
• Highly dynamic, customer-facing role requiring flexibility and independence

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t just a training role—you’ll be developing the technical capability of industrial teams working with advanced automation systems. Your work directly impacts operational efficiency, system performance, and workforce readiness across industries.

If You Enjoy

• Hands-on technical work
• Teaching and mentoring others
• Traveling and working directly with customers

This is a role where your expertise will be visible, valued, and impactful.

About Us

GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world’s leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally.

From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we’ve learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

With more than 4,000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That’s how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.

GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.