Vehicle Tech Trainer

ManpowerGroup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Trainer - Vehicle Technician for Automotive & Electric Vehicle Operations in Austin. You will join the technical training team, supporting technician development across multiple internal groups and locations with hands-on instruction.

The ideal candidate has strong technical communication, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to explain complex ICE/EV systems clearly, helping technicians advance from onboarding to senior levels.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Automotive/AV experience preferred, with a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals, schematics, and service best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of electric vehicle systems, including DC/AC electrical systems, battery management systems, inverters, charging systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Foundational instructional design experience to create training materials, Quick Reference Guides, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain accurate training records and evaluations, using tools such as Google Suite and familiarity with LMS platforms, JIRA, SAP, and DMS.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and identify specific training needs to support team objectives across the Base Operations organization.
• Select appropriate delivery methods and develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and student handouts for both technical and non-technical training.
• Develop and administer an ongoing training program covering onboarding, orientation, continued technical growth, and managerial-track development.
• Schedule and conduct classroom and on-the-job instruction, then track and report completion using training metrics.
• Ensure all training sessions comply with safety standards, local regulations, and environmental guidelines, with a strong focus on high‑voltage (HV) systems, batteries, and electric propulsion systems.

Job description

Our client, Automotive & Electric Vehicle Operations is seeking a Trainer to join their team. As a Vehicle Tech Trainer, you will be part of the technical training team supporting vehicle technician development across multiple internal groups and locations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical communication, a safety-first mindset, and a passion for teaching complex ICE/EV systems in a clear, hands‑on way that helps technicians succeed.

Job Title:

Trainer - Vehicle Technician

Location:

Austin, TX

Pay Range:

$48/hr.

What's the Job?

• Research, analyze, and identify specific training needs to support team objectives across the Base Operations organization.
• Select appropriate delivery methods and develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and student handouts for both technical and non-technical training.
• Develop and administer an ongoing training program covering onboarding, orientation, continued technical growth, and managerial-track development.
• Schedule and conduct classroom and on-the-job instruction, then track and report completion using training metrics.
• Ensure all training sessions comply with safety standards, local regulations, and environmental guidelines, with a strong focus on high‑voltage (HV) systems, batteries, and electric propulsion systems.

What's Needed?

• 2-5 years of Automotive/AV experience preferred, with a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals, schematics, and service best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of electric vehicle systems, including DC/AC electrical systems, battery management systems, inverters, charging systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Foundational instructional design experience to create training materials, Quick Reference Guides, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain accurate training records and evaluations, using tools such as Google Suite and familiarity with LMS platforms, JIRA, SAP, and DMS.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build and standardize technical training content that directly improves technician readiness and operational consistency.
• Chance to lead safety-focused learning, especially around HV interaction and electric propulsion systems.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to align training management systems and ensure training is delivered effectively across locations.
• Develop evaluations and feedback loops that continuously improve training quality based on technician input and performance data.
• Hands‑on role that blends real‑world vehicle knowledge with structured instruction, helping others grow from onboarding through advanced development.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.