Industrial Automation Field Trainer

GP Strategies Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Strategies Corporation is seeking a Field Technical Instructor to deliver advanced training on industrial automation systems across diverse customer sites. You will simplify complex concepts, create hands-on learning experiences, and drive real-world performance improvements.

This role emphasizes traveling to customer sites, tailoring content to learners, and maintaining up-to-date expertise in Rockwell platforms while mentoring less experienced instructors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or related field OR 5+ years of relevant field experience.
• 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 training in-house and at customer sites.
• Teach across industrial automation technologies (PLCs, drives, motion control, networking).
• Create engaging learning environments to make complex concepts clear and applicable.
• Tailor delivery to customer needs and audience level.
• Maintain competency across course topics and expand knowledge across product families.
• Monitor evaluations and act on learner feedback to improve outcomes.
• Set up, break down, and transport training equipment for field delivery.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation

Travel logistics management

Teaching / training capability

Technical instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/technical field OR 5+ years field experience

Tools

Logix5000 / Studio 5000

PowerFlex drives

HMIs & FactoryTalk software

Motion control systems & networking

Rockwell Automation platforms

Job description

GP Strategies Corporation is seeking a Field Technical Instructor to deliver advanced training on industrial automation systems across diverse customer sites. You will simplify complex concepts, create hands-on learning experiences, and drive real-world performance improvements.

This role emphasizes traveling to customer sites, tailoring content to learners, and maintaining up-to-date expertise in Rockwell platforms while mentoring less experienced instructors.