Senior Controls Technical Training Specialist

Quest Global

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Senior Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer. You will develop and deliver high-quality training on field level advanced controls for internal and external stakeholders, with hands-on drills and system troubleshooting.

The role requires 5+ years of training experience in automation, strong PLC/industrial control knowledge, and the ability to adapt curricula while supporting Fortune 500 customers.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems.
  • Experience delivering training for material handling or automation systems.
  • Strong reading of industrial mechanical and controls drawings and design requirements.
  • Excellent communication and training skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt curriculum and equipment to changing needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver high-quality training programs for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide training on field level advanced controls to controls personnel responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Conduct hands-on drills using a System-in-a-Box at 120 VAC.
  • Create student guides and training materials for traditional and digital delivery platforms.
  • Take on greater responsibilities as knowledge grows.

Skills

PLC programming
Industrial controls
Training delivery
Communication skills
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering Related Technical Field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Siemens TIA Portal
Siemens S7-1500/1200

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

As a Senior Technical Training Specialist/Electrical & Controls Trainer for our customer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high-quality training programs to both internal and external stakeholders. You will be providing training on field level advanced controls, to an audience of Controls personnel responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility controls systems. The course covers a variety of industrial controls topics, including component configuration and network troubleshooting. Using interactive hands-on drills on a System-in-a-Box running at 120 VAC, participants gain safe troubleshooting experience across an array of complex scenarios. At the completion of the training course, the student should be able to:

  • Describe how different components of automation are used to control the movement of product through a distribution system.
  • Safely back up, restore, troubleshoot, and replace PLC systems, VFDs, communications devices, and other components.
  • Explain the use/configuration of specialized controls for modular and accumulation conveyor systems.
  • Troubleshoot fieldbus systems and sorter systems
  • Delivering training programs for customer covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
  • Understanding and effectively communicating how the customer's custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems.
  • Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
  • Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries.
  • Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.
What You Will Bring
  • High proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
  • Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
  • Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
  • Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Strong desire to help others learn
  • Experience commissioning large-scale automated warehouse or material handling systems.
  • Strong experience in Rockwell Studio 5000 / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix - MUST, Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500, S7-1200)
Pay Range

$90,000-130,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements
  • This role is considered an on-site position located in Grand Rapids, MI
  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
  • Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements.
  • Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching.
  • Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment.
  • Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances.
  • Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed.
  • Adaptability to work in various temperature conditions, ranging from freezer to high temperatures, and near hot surfaces and moving equipment.
Travel Requirements

20% of travel is required

Work Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering Related Technical Field
  • High proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred)
  • 10+ years of Controls engineering experience.
  • Min 5+ years of commissioning experience in industrial automation.
  • 5+ years of controls trainer experience
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
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