Solar Manufacturing Training Architect - Senior

T1 Energy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy seeks a Senior Training & Onboarding Manager for our Wilmer, Texas facility to design, implement, and scale onboarding and training for production operators and new hires. You will ensure training aligns with safety, quality, and production goals, and drive performance impact.

Partnering with plant leadership, engineering, and HSE, you’ll build competency frameworks, manage the LMS, and scale to support rapid headcount growth while preserving our culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing training or L&D with 3+ years in a senior/manager role.
• Experience scaling training programs in high-volume production settings.
• Solar manufacturing experience preferred; familiarity with module assembly processes is a plus.
• Designs adult learning programs using ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent.
• Proficient with LMS platforms and e-learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve onboarding and training for operators and technicians.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, and HSE to close training gaps.
• Develop a train-the-trainer program to scale learning capacity.
• Create SOPs, visual aids, and e-learning content for assembly and QC.
• Track completion, certifications, and time-to-proficiency; report outcomes.
• Lead new employee orientation and uphold company culture.
• Manage LMS, assign curricula, and maintain training records for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Training & onboarding

Manufacturing experience

Data-driven

LMS proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Workday Learning

Cornerstone

Articulate 360

Job description

T1 Energy seeks a Senior Training & Onboarding Manager for our Wilmer, Texas facility to design, implement, and scale onboarding and training for production operators and new hires. You will ensure training aligns with safety, quality, and production goals, and drive performance impact.

Partnering with plant leadership, engineering, and HSE, you’ll build competency frameworks, manage the LMS, and scale to support rapid headcount growth while preserving our culture.