Technical Trainer

Akkodis; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis in Avon Lake, OH seeks a Plant Trainer with automotive electrical diagnostics experience to coach technicians and UAW personnel, guiding them through troubleshooting and repair processes.

The role involves hands-on training on scan tools, DTCs, multimeters, wiring diagrams, and schematics; travel is minimal with occasional ETAS training center support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on automotive electrical/electronic vehicle diagnostic experience.
• Experience with vehicles, dealership systems, or the technical hotline preferred.
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to diagnose electrical problems using scan tools, DTCs, multimeters, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of automotive electronic modules and vehicle communication networks.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, including electrical systems, engine controls, transmission controls, ABS, ESC, and network communications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and coach technicians with patience and clear, step-by-step instruction.
• Assertive, professional, and comfortable working directly with customer and plant personnel.
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and support UAW EOL personnel on vehicle diagnostics and electrical repair activities.
• Provide hands-on coaching and guidance to technicians during vehicle troubleshooting and repair.
• Teach proper diagnostic procedures, including the use of scan tools, diagnostic codes, multimeters, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Support troubleshooting of electronic modules, vehicle wiring, communication networks, and electrical systems.
• Develop and update technical training materials based on customer requirements, vehicle systems, and product updates.
• Research vehicle and product information to identify training needs and develop appropriate technical content.
• Work with customer contacts and internal/external subject matter experts to gather technical information.
• Use engineering documentation, schematics, product information, and vehicle teardowns to develop technical training material.
• Work directly with customers and plant personnel to identify and resolve vehicle issues.
• Participate in technical meetings and communicate project status, concerns, and potential issues to the Project Manager/Team Lead.
• Support new vehicle model launches and curriculum updates as needed.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Training/coaching

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

ASE certifications

Engineering degree

Tools

Scan tools

Multimeters

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Plant Trainer in Avon Lake, OH.

This role is ideal for an experienced automotive electrical diagnostician who has automotive dealership, hotline, or vehicle diagnostic experience and enjoys coaching others. The successful candidate will work directly with technicians and UAW personnel, helping troubleshoot electrical concerns and guiding them through effective diagnostic and repair processes.

**Travel is expected to be minimal, with occasional opportunities to support ETAS training centers in locations such as Kansas City, Chicago, Kentucky, Mexico, China, and Thailand.

Pay Range: $38/hr. - $45/hr. (The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Industry: Automotive / Vehicle Diagnostics & Training

Key Responsibilities:

• Train, coach, and support UAW EOL personnel on vehicle diagnostics and electrical repair activities.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and guidance to technicians during vehicle troubleshooting and repair.
• Teach proper diagnostic procedures, including the use of scan tools, diagnostic codes, multimeters, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Support troubleshooting of electronic modules, vehicle wiring, communication networks, and electrical systems.
• Develop and update technical training materials based on customer requirements, vehicle systems, and product updates.
• Research vehicle and product information to identify training needs and develop appropriate technical content.
• Work with customer contacts and internal/external subject matter experts to gather technical information.
• Use engineering documentation, schematics, product information, and vehicle teardowns to develop technical training material.
• Work directly with customers and plant personnel to identify and resolve vehicle issues.
• Participate in technical meetings and communicate project status, concerns, and potential issues to the Project Manager/Team Lead.
• Support new vehicle model launches and curriculum updates as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands‑on automotive electrical/electronic vehicle diagnostic experience.
• Experience working with vehicles, dealership systems, or the technical hotline strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to diagnose electrical problems using scan tools, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), multimeters, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of automotive electronic modules and vehicle communication networks.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, including electrical systems, engine controls, transmission controls, ABS, electronic stability control, and network communications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and coach technicians with patience and clear, step‑by‑step instruction.
• Assertive, professional, and comfortable working directly with customer and plant personnel.
• High school diploma required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior automotive technical training or instructor experience.
• ASE certifications.
• Experience with electric vehicles (EVs) and EV battery technology.
• Experience assessing technician diagnostic capabilities and tooling needs.
• Engineering degree or technical education.
• Experience developing technical presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with XML.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers