Senior Electrical & Controls Training Engineer

Quest Global; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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

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.