Manufacturing Trainer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Maintenance Trainer to support our Manufacturing organization in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on building scalable training programs, enhancing technician capability, and improving equipment performance on the floor and in classrooms.

You will train technicians on PLCs, electrical schematics, and automated tooling, while collaborating with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, HR, and Safety to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing (maintenance/engineering/operations).
• 3–5 years troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical schematics, I/O systems.
• Experience with automated manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Ability to read precision measurement instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience delivering technical training or mentoring others.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-team influence.
• High attention to detail with follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED; technical certification preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Flexibility to support changing shifts.
• Work on the floor and in classroom setting.
• Hands-on technical expert who can troubleshoot equipment and teach others.
• Structured trainer who can build scalable, repeatable programs.
• Collaborative partner across Maintenance, Production, Engineering, HR, and Safety.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on raising technician capability.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Training delivery

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Reading instruments

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Trainer (Mx Trainer) to support our Manufacturing organization in Fremont, CA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (maintenance, equipment engineering, or manufacturing operations)
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting automated equipment
• Strong understanding of: PLC systems and electrical schematics Digital and analog I/O systems Preventive maintenance systems and practices
• Proven experience with automated manufacturing tools and equipment
• Ability to read and use precision measurement instruments
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Experience delivering technical training or mentoring others
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across teams
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma or GED required (technical certification preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Flexibility to support changing shifts or schedules
• Ability to work both on the floor and in a training/classroom setting
• A hands-on technical expert who can troubleshoot equipment and teach others effectively
• A structured trainer who can build scalable, repeatable programs
• A collaborative partner who works across Maintenance, Production, Engineering, HR, and Safety
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on raising technician capability and equipment performance