Lead Automotive Technical Trainer

MSX International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSX International in Orange County, CA is seeking a qualified Technical Training Instructor to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of dealership technicians at the regional training center. The role focuses on delivering service technical training, preparing workshops and vehicles, evaluating learner competency, and collaborating with Corporate and Regional teams to meet training goals.

Travel to additional locations is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience in automotive technical repair and diagnostics.
• 3+ years of work experience training OEM dealership technicians.
• Knowledge and experience with electric vehicle technology a plus.
• Ability to read, interpret and explain mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience preparing classrooms, workshops, and vehicles for learning.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshops and vehicles for experiential learning.
• Facilitate training workshops for dealership technicians, with the goal of improving diagnosis and repair competencies.
• Ensure Regional Training Facility, tools, student guides, literature, vehicles, and training center are properly maintained.
• Verify learners' understanding of the subject matter using competency-based training.
• Identify additional training needs based on learners' feedback and assessment of skills.
• Maintain attendee training records in learning portal.
• Collaborate regularly with Corporate, Regional, and Dealership team members to accomplish goals.
• Perform light to medium lifting requirements in repair shop operation management.
• Ability to travel and train at additional locations, as required.
• Assist Corporate Training staff in the development of technical training curriculum as required.
• Assist Program Manager with scheduling for effective coverage of curriculum.
• Continually enhance technical instructional facilitation skills, technical knowledge of vehicle systems, and diagnostic technology.
• Comply with health and safety standards and maintain a safe work environment in the Training Center.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and follow published 5S standards.
• Maintain a professional relationship with customers and supplier personnel.
• Maintain and use equipment in the workshop to operational standard.
• Take reasonable pre-cautions to protect company vehicles.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Technical training

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Automotive Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

MSX International in Orange County, CA is seeking a qualified Technical Training Instructor to enhance the diagnostic capabilities of dealership technicians at the regional training center. The role focuses on delivering service technical training, preparing workshops and vehicles, evaluating learner competency, and collaborating with Corporate and Regional teams to meet training goals.

Travel to additional locations is required.