Position Title: Technical Training and Curriculum Specialist
Department: Curriculum and Training
Last Revised: 4/2026
Reports To: Manager, Curriculum and Training
Position Purpose
The Technical Training & Curriculum Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality, hands-on product training and developing instructional curriculum for educational and workforce environments. This role bridges technical expertise with pedagogy, ensuring both internal trainees and external school partners can successfully operate, maintain, and understand our equipment.
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Training Delivery
- Conduct in-house product training for customers, educators, and internal teams
- Facilitate hands-on instruction focused on safety, troubleshooting, equipment operation, and maintenance.
- Adapt training delivery to different skill levels and learning environments
- Evaluate trainee performance and provide feedback to ensure competency
Curriculum Development
- Design, write, and update guided hands-on labs, PBL labs, theory assessments, and instructional materials
- Develop curriculum aligned with industry standards and educational best practices
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure technical accuracy
- Continuously improve curriculum based on user feedback and field experience
Program Support & Improvement
- Assist in maintaining consistency and quality across all training programs
- Support new program development initiatives
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and teaching methodologies
- Contribute to the development of training standards and documentation
Education and Experience
Required:
- Experience in technical training, teaching, or instruction (industry or education)
- Strong mechanical/technical aptitude related to machinery or equipment
- Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, practical way
- Experience developing written instructional materials or curriculum
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- BS Education or Engineering Technology (or relevant field)
Preferred:
- Diverse background in as many of the following areas as possible: Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, Process Control, Welding, Machining or similar field
- Experience working with schools, training programs, or workforce development
- Familiarity with hands-on, lab-based learning environments
- Instructional design or curriculum development training
- Experience in authoring tools such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate
- Industry certifications or additional OEM training related to field
Classification
Supervisory Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
- Alternating long periods of sitting, standing, walking, or talking
Tools and Technology
- Comfortable and efficient with office related products (Windows computer, MS Office, Google Suite, email, virtual meeting software)
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems
- Familiarity with FANUC Roboguide, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Digital Twins
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