Senior Training Specialist, Industrial Automation Generalist

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Schneider Electric in Raleigh, NC, United States, is seeking an Industrial Automation Trainer to develop, update, and deliver comprehensive training materials on automation systems including HMI/IPC, drives, and visualization software. The role supports distributors, sales teams, and technical staff with hands-on labs and virtual formats.

Responsibilities include designing curricula, delivering sessions, collecting feedback, and ensuring lab readiness across equipment like M262 controllers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related degrees or comparable experience.
• Proficient in English (Level C1).
• Familiarization with industrial automation, HMI/SCADA systems, or related training/technical sales roles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a commercial training or sales enablement background.
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices and industrial communications standards (Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, IEC 62443).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs on Industrial Automation product lines (HMIs, IPCs, Drives, visualization software).
• Create and update training materials tailored to learner roles; use various formats including in-person, webinars, and e-learning.
• Assess training effectiveness and drive continuous improvements in curricula.
• Maintain training hardware and lab environments (M262, M340/M580, HMIs, VFD demo units).
• Support training sessions and distributor-led events across industrial automation topics.

Skills

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Communication

Sales acumen

Cybersecurity awareness

Microsoft Office

Digital learning tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or related field

Tools

M262 controllers

M340/M580 PACs

Control Expert software

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000-144,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Reports to: US IA Training Manager

The Industrial Automation Trainer is responsible for developing, updating, and adapting training materials focused on Industrial Automation (HMIs, Industrial PCs, Drives, visualization software, and operator interface systems). Training is designed for distributor and internal sales teams, technical sales, product application engineers, field service, and technical/commercial trainers. This role ensures all learning programs provide the technical knowledge and commercial acumen needed to position, select, configure, and sell industrial automation (including HMI/IPC) solutions across key industrial segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Deliver Training Programs: Design, implement, and conduct training sessions on Industrial Automation product lines, Drives, HMI/IPC platforms, visualization software, system architectures, concepts, product portfolio, applications, and segments, where to play, sales strategies, competitive positioning, value propositions, among others.
• Target Audience: Distributor and Schneider Electric sales and technical teams – Pre-sales focus
• Training Formats: Provide training through in-person workshops, webinars, e-learning modules, videos. The use of virtual and physical demo units will be required to guarantee the best learning experience
• Content Development: Create training materials, including presentations tailored to learner roles while making continuous improvements
• Collect Training Feedback: Assess training effectiveness through feedback knowledge retention evaluations, analyzing learner performance, and implement continuous improvements in curricula.
• Training Equipment & Lab Support: Maintain and support training hardware and environments, including M262 controllers, M340/M580 PACs, HMIs, VFD demo units, and Control Expert software. Ensure readiness of all lab systems and assist with live troubleshooting during training.
• Training Facilitation Support: Assist with in-person and VILT sessions, including co-presenting and supporting distributor-led training events across industrial automation topics.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with Offer Management, R&D, Marketing, and Sales Enablement teams to ensure alignment with portfolio updates and market needs.
• Market Awareness: Stay current on industry trends and competitive Industrial Automation offers to ensure training content remains technically accurate and market relevant.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science software or related degrees or comparable experience.
• Proficient in English (Level C1)
• Familiarization with industrial automation, HMI/SCADA systems, or related training/technical sales roles.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Strong ability to convey complex technical concepts in a simple, compelling way with a strong background in commercial training, sales enablement, or technical sales.
• Sales Acumen: Awareness and understanding of how Industrial Automation solutions are positioned and sold.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity best practices, and industrial communication standards (such as: Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, IEC 62443 for Industrial Automation and Control Systems; UL508 / UL508A, IEC 61131-3 and NEMAICS (industrial control systems)).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital learning development tools.

Travel Required

This role requires minimal travel (approx. 10%) to various locations in the US.

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