Technical Instructor & SME - High Voltage Systems

Tüv Süd Ag; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Life and disability benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America Academy delivers technical training to improve safety, compliance, and performance across automotive, electrification, and industrial sectors. The Senior role focuses on high voltage systems, arc flash, and battery safety, translating complex requirements into practical learning experiences.

The instructor will travel up to 80% across North America, develop and update curricula, and support customer engagements and business development while ensuring alignment with safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in high-voltage systems and electrical safety.
• Experience delivering technical/electrical safety training to adults.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, OSHA, IEEE guidance and applicable codes.
• Experience with battery systems and EV high-voltage systems.
• Credentials such as CESCP, PE/CsP or CRSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver High Voltage, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash, Battery Safety training in classroom, virtual, onsite and hands-on environments.
• Facilitate demonstrations, simulations, practical exercises, and assessments reflecting real-world systems and hazards.
• Develop and continuously improve technical course materials and assessments.
• Maintain training content aligned with electrical safety standards and industry practices.
• Partner with customers to assess training needs and gaps; develop learning solutions.
• Support Sales and Business Development during meetings, site visits, proposals, and reviews.
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments and update offerings.

Skills

High Voltage Systems

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Safety

Arc Flash

Battery Safety

Lockout/Tagout

EV High Voltage Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

CESCP / P.E. / CSP / CRSP or equivalent credentials

Job description

Technical Instructor & SME - High Voltage Systems Job Description Job Alerts Link Apply now Technical Instructor & SME - High Voltage Systems

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

At TÜV SÜD America Academy, we help customers develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve safety, compliance, and operational performance. Our training solutions support industries including automotive, electrification, manufacturing, utilities, energy, and industrial safety.

As a High Voltage Instructor, you will deliver technical training, provide electrical safety subject matter expertise, contribute to curriculum development, and advise customers on workforce development and electrical safety needs. This role suits an experienced electrical engineering professional who can translate complex technical requirements into practical learning experiences.

Your Tasks

• Deliver High Voltage, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash, Battery Safety, energized work, and related technical training in classroom, virtual, onsite, and hands-on environments.
• Facilitate demonstrations, simulations, practical exercises, and assessments that reflect real-world electrical systems, hazards, and workplace conditions.
• Develop and continuously improve technical course materials, assessments, practical exercises, and competency-based training programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and maintain training content in alignment with applicable electrical safety standards, regulations, codes, and industry practices.
• Partner with customers to assess training needs, identify competency and safety gaps, and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Support Sales and Business Development during customer meetings, site visits, proposal development, scope definition, and technical reviews.
• Monitor regulatory, technology, and industry developments and recommend updates to existing or new Academy training offerings.

Y our Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related electrical engineering discipline; equivalent relevant technical education and extensive industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in high-voltage systems, electrical safety, industrial power systems, utilities, manufacturing, or electrification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical or electrical safety training to adult learners in classroom, virtual, or hands-on environments.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, electrical safety, shock and arc-flash hazards, energized work, electrical risk assessment, Lockout/Tagout, and hazard-control practices.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers guidance, and applicable electrical codes.
• Experience with battery systems, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles, EV high-voltage systems, or related electrification technologies.
• Electrical safety, engineering, or safety compliance credentials such as CESCP, P.E./P.Eng., CSP, CRSP, or comparable professional certifications are a plus.

What We Offer

• Approximately 3 weeks of paid time off, increasing with tenure
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays and floating personal days
• Company-paid life, disability, and employee well-being benefits
• Paid family leave and employee volunteer opportunities

Additional Information

• The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000–$155,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

• This position requiresapproximately 80% travel throughout North America to support customer training, onsite practical sessions, site visits, conferences, and business development activities.
• Candidates must be able to meet applicable customer site-access, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• The role may require standing for extended periods and safely demonstrating electrical equipment and work practices, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Spanish-language proficiency is an asset for supporting customer engagements and training delivery across the Americas.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Others Country/Region: Canada, United States Job Location: Auburn Hills, Detroit, Gormley, New Market Working Model: Home-Office Employment Type: Full time / regular Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc. Org Unit Code: CABA-1 Requisition ID: 7062 Duration in months (if limited contract):