Technical Specialist III

Yokogawa; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Corporation of America is seeking a training professional to lead instrumentation and controls classes, coordinating with manufacturing, product management, marketing, and sales to schedule and deliver instructor-led sessions. The role emphasizes effective instruction, evaluation of learner progress, and proactive communication with stakeholders.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, 10+ years in industrial automation instrumentation, and travel of up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor.
• Strong problem identification and objections resolution skills.
• Eager to expand the company with new sales, clients, and territories.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to establish relations with manufacturing, product management, marketing, and sales.
• Conduct instructor-led classes in process instrumentation and controls.
• Coordinate training schedules, materials, and events.
• Provide support and advice to stakeholders regarding Yokogawa training products and solutions.
• Maintain the training center and demo hardware used for training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Sales expansion

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

DUTIES/RESULTS

• Work in a team environment to establish strong relations with manufacturing, product management, marketing, sales, and
• order management department personnel.
• Conduct instructor-led classes in process instrumentation and controls
• Facilitate learning by providing effective instruction & evaluations of student learning.
• Work with department to schedule & coordinate training classes.
• Adhere to training schedules & syllabuses developed in conjunction with ENG, MFG, Sales/Sales Enablement, PMK,
• PMG and TAC.
• Responsible for all pre and post registration communication with trainees
• Responsible for all training center coordination, which includes but not limited to communication, organizing
• schedule/instructors, training materials, meals, events, etc.
• Provide support & advice to stakeholders related to implementation of Yokogawa Corporate of America’s training
• products, services, and solutions.
• Provide Yokogawa Corporation of America’s training products, services, and solutions overview at group seminars or as
• requested by sales and marketing.
• Coordinate and provide feedback to sales, PMG and PMK on sales confidence survey results & findings.
• Learn Yokogawa Corporation of America’s training calendar & online systems for effective use for yearly scheduling,
• online posting, and registration.
• Prepare student record documentation after each class & provide documentation to store on Yokogawa Corporation of
• America’s platform.
• Work with a Sales Enablement coordinator and PMK to develop yearly messaging about available trainings for
• customers, indirect sales channel and Yokogawa employees.
• Work effectively to achieve and maintain Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) accreditation.
• Maintaining the customer experience training center and demo hardware used for training. Maintaining the Yokogawa
• Instrument Process Skids (YIPS).
• Develop & grow Yokogawa’s Corporation of America’s business by generating training sales while fostering long term
• relationships with clients.
• Miscellaneous duties as required.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualification: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor. Strong problem identification and objections resolution skills. Eager to expand the company with new sales, clients, and territories. Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently.

Education: BS in Engineering preferred.

Prior Experience: 10 years or more with Industrial Automation Instrumentation Experience.

Travel: In-Frequent travel required, 10-50%

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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