Technical Instructor

Festo USA; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo Didactic seeks a Technical Instructor of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies to deliver hands-on training using company curricula. The role involves travel to customer sites, conducting evaluations, and maintaining updated instructional materials to meet industry needs.

The candidate should have 3+ years in advanced manufacturing, with expertise spanning fluid power, PLC, robotics, LEAN concepts, and effective presentation skills. Eligible travel can be extensive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, process control, or related field.
• Experience delivering training to employees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training using curriculum prepared by Festo.
• Conduct site visits and evaluations for customers.
• Travel up to 75% for customer sites and programs.

Skills

Fluid power

PLC

Maintenance

Mechatronics

Industrial robotics

LEAN manufacturing

Electricity basics

Foundational manufacturing concepts

Teaching/Training

Use of computer tools

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Diploma or higher

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Our curiosity has made us a driving force in automation technology for decades. Today, we have more than 20,000 employees all over the world working towards our vision of inspiring customers with intelligent and intuitive industrial automation solutions.

We want to keep the world moving, so we’re looking for inventive talents and team players – in other words, colleagues who can make a real contribution.

Summary of job contents

Festo Didactic is accepting applications for a Technical Instructor of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.

Key Accountabilities

The Technical Instructor shall be directly responsible to Festo Didactic’s Industrial Workforce Development Manager. The instructor shall use curriculum developed, planned, and prepared by Festo to include assignments and instructional aides. The instructor will work with the training team to keep these revised and up to date to meet the requirements of industry. Conduct site visits/evaluations to businesses and industry; and establish and maintain good public relations within the service area. Willingness to learn autonomously topics linked not necessarily to your actual specialization. Extensive travel is required.

Knowledge And Experience

• High School Diploma, Technical Diploma, or higher degree in related field
• Minimum three (3) years’ work experience in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, process control, engineering, or related field.
• Must demonstrate previous experience delivering training to employees.
• Must possess extensive knowledge, skills, and experience to provide effective instruction in advanced manufacturing topics to include fluid power, PLC, maintenance, precision measurements, electricity, foundational manufacturing concepts, mechatronics, industrial robotics, and LEAN manufacturing concepts.
• Use of computer and presentation tools.
• Normal standing, sitting, and walking.
• Work is performed in a training room and shop setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to adapt pedagogical approach to customer’s knowledge and skills (from operators to university professors).
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stoop, stand and work, with or without accommodation, to demonstrate and perform all work-based projects in a training room and shop setting.
• Frequent air travel to customer sites with 3-5 overnight hotel stays per visit
• Up to 75% travel expected.
• Operate a motor vehicle to travel within the service area and in other areas as needed.
• Candidate must not have any legal restrictions for travelling or cannot be considered for this position.

The annual base pay range for this role is between $80,000 - $100,000.

Benefits

Festo Didactic offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo Didactic is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.