Technical Course Developer

International; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors USA in Lisle, Illinois, seeks a Technical Course Developer to design and deliver engaging training across trucks, buses, EVs, engines, and tools. You will bridge engineering and end users with instructional design and hands-on technical knowledge.

In a fast-paced agile environment, you will create self-paced, modular, in-person, and virtual training materials, collaborate with engineers and SMEs, and ensure content accuracy aligned with product specs and learning objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years in technical training curriculum development or automotive/Heavy Duty experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with 1+ year in technical training curriculum development or automotive/Heavy Duty experience.
• At least 5 years of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive/Heavy Duty industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer needs and feedback to identify training requirements.
• Design comprehensive course road maps with diverse learning activities.
• Develop engaging modules, workbooks, and other training materials.
• Integrate multimedia elements like videos, animations, and simulations.
• Ensure content accuracy and alignment with product specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers/SMEs to understand product features.
• Research new technologies, on-vehicle validation, and lab creation.
• Translate technical language into clear learning materials.
• Stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Technical content writing

Project management

Automotive industry experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Course Developer who will be both strategic in curriculum development as well as hands-on in technical aptitude.

Technical Training Developers are responsible for the development of materials in a fast-paced agile environment.

These deliverables include:

• Self-Paced e-learning
• Modular e-learning
• In- Person Instructor Led Training
• Virtual Instructor Led Training

As a developer you will play a crucial role in ensuring our dealers, customers, and employees receive high-quality training on our company's entire vehicle lineup which includes medium-duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, severe service trucks, school bus, electric vehicles (EV), diesel engines, integrated powertrains, tools, and services. You will design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective training materials, catering to diverse technical skill levels and learning styles. Your expertise in instructional design and technical knowledge will be instrumental in bridging the gap between engineering product development and the end user.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Design and Development

• Analyze customer needs and feedback to identify training requirements.
• Design comprehensive course road maps, incorporating a variety of learning activities.
• Develop engaging and informative course modules, workbooks, and other training materials.
• Integrate multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and simulations.
• Ensure content accuracy and alignment with product specifications.

Technical Expertise

• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to understand product features and functionalities.
• Independent research of new technologies, on-vehicle validation, and lab creation.
• Translate technical language into clear and concise learning materials.
• Stay up to date on the latest technical developments and industry trends.

Instructional Design Principles:

• Apply adult learning principles and best practices to ensure effective knowledge retention.
• Tailor content to different learning styles and skill levels.
• Design assessments to measure learner progress and course effectiveness.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and graphic designers.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide progress updates and maintain clear documentation.
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage ones time.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or Heavy Duty industry experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or Heavy Duty industry experience

OR

• At least 5 years of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or Heavy Duty industry experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging technical content.
• Experience with eLearning development tools and platforms, including Articulate Storyline and Adobe Cloud software.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Passion for technology and a desire to translate complex information into clear learning experiences
• Previous automotive/dealership hands-on experience
• Project management experience

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits. The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Salary Minimum: USD $81,600.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $122,400.00/Yr.

Company Overview

About TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP (https://traton.com/) and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About InternationalFrom a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

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