Technical Curriculum Developer (Advanced Manufacturing)

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Technical Curriculum Developer for Advanced Manufacturing. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable training for skilled trades, emphasizing electrical, instrumentation, and PLC/controls knowledge.

The position supports remote work with 5–10% travel for site research and shadowing, and requires experience in translating complex engineering topics into structured learning modules using Articulate 360, Canvas LMS, and Google

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of technical instructional design experience.
• Experience in electrical or electromechanical roles in industrial environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Zoom or in-person training environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interactive digital learning modules using Articulate 360 and Canvas LMS.
• Create instructor manuals, lesson plans, and learner workbooks with clear, step-by-step guidance.
• Maintain curriculum, update modules, and manage version control across programs.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

PLC logic

Industrial troubleshooting

Articulate 360

Tools

Articulate 360

Canvas LMS

Google Workspace

Job description

Technical Curriculum Developer – Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Remote

Travel: 5–10% travel for site research and shadowing

Time Zone: EST

Duration: Contract

Pay Rate: $50.00/hr W-2

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically minded Technical Curriculum Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of scalable training solutions for skilled trades in Advanced Manufacturing.
This role is ideal for a technical translator—someone who can deconstruct complex engineering systems and rebuild them into structured, high-quality learning modules. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Electrical, Instrumentation, and PLC/Controls, while also being comfortable with Industrial Mechanical systems. This is not simply a writing role; it requires someone who understands how machines and facilities operate and how to teach others to operate and maintain them.

Key Responsibilities

Content Design & Development – 70%

• Build interactive digital learning modules using Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) and Google Workspace, fully integrated into the Canvas LMS.
• Develop instructor manuals, detailed lesson plans, facilitation guides, and learner workbooks providing clear, step‑step instructions for complex technical tasks.
• Create technical diagrams, videos, animations, and interactive demonstrations to help learners visualize complex processes such as electricity and fluid flow.
• Design hands‑on laboratory exercises, diagnostic tests, and performance‑based assessments for electrical and mechanical systems, including safety documentation.
• Translate technical competencies into modular, progressive skill‑building sequences that move from foundational theory to advanced industrial troubleshooting.

Curriculum Maintenance & Feedback – 20%

• Synthesize feedback from learners, instructors, and field subject matter experts to identify pain points and drive curriculum improvements.
• Manage the update cycle for existing modules, including adding, updating, or removing content based on changing industry standards and market signals.
• Maintain version control and technical documentation for training materials to ensure consistency across programs.

Program Support & Collaboration – 10%

• Develop instructor onboarding materials and resource libraries, including technical reference sheets and troubleshooting guides.
• Assist with program descriptions and technical marketing materials for recruitment and external partnership engagement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally while also managing projects and tasks independently.

Required Qualifications

Technical & Industrial Expertise

• 1–3 years of technical instructional design experience.
• 1–3 years of experience working in or with electrical or electromechanical roles in industrial environments.
• Strong technical background with the ability to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly in live digital conversations via platforms such as Zoom or in an in‑person training environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and PLC logic and troubleshooting.
• Experience or strong technical familiarity with integrated mechanical systems, including:
  • Industrial HVAC, chillers, and cooling towers
  • VFD‑controlled pumping systems
  • Heat exchangers and hydronic piping loops
  • Water treatment and filtration systems
  • Industrial conveyor systems, sorters, and motor‑driven rollers
  • Diesel generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Basic pneumatic and hydraulic controls
• 1–3 years of experience working in or consulting for Advanced Manufacturing environments with skilled tradespersons.

Instructional Design & Technology

• 1–3 years of experience in instructional design or technical training content creation.
• Associate‑level proficiency with Articulate 360.
• Associate‑level proficiency with Canvas LMS.
• High proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to simplify expert‑level technical terminology into structured, teachable content.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and regulatory requirements, such as OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in maintenance‑related disciplines such as Electrical, HVAC, or Industrial Safety.
• Experience with virtual labs, AR/VR simulations, or SCORM/xAPI content development.
• Familiarity with competency‑based education (CBE) and national credentialing frameworks.
• Certifications such as:
  • SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Associate or Specialist
  • SMRP Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • NIMS Industrial Maintenance modules
  • OSHA 10 or 30 – General Industry
  • NFPA 70E
  • ATD Instructional Design or E‑Learning Instructional Design Certificate
  • Articulate Storyline 360/Rise 360 training or certification
  • Canvas Certified Educator

Ideal Candidate

• Creative, inventive, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative and flexible, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and independently.
• A lifelong learner who is comfortable learning new tools and technologies.
• Data‑driven and results‑oriented.
• An effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Able to balance multiple projects and competing priorities.
• You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
  • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) including match with pre and post‑tax options
  • Paid Sick Time Leave
  • Legal and Identity Protection Plans
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • 529 College Saver Plan
• Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.