WUS - Electromechanics Training Specialist

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH

Wheeling, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Electromechanics, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Insurance, Hospital, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Life Insurance, Logistics, Maintenance - Electrical, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Telehealth, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Wheeling, IL
POSTED
9 days ago

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams - far more than just mechanics, electrical technicians, or mechatronic engineers - act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.

Our growing division now has close to 1000 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer close to 350 internal promotions to our employees in recent years.

APPLY and JOIN our dynamic team in a fascinating high-tech environment facing new and exciting challenges daily.

WUS Electromechanics Training Specialist

We offer you:

  • (3) Bonus opportunities
  • Health insurance, AD&D
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Dental insurance
  • Full vision insurance coverage
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Leave of absence support program
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Discounts on services/products
  • Blue365 health & wellness discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telehealth services

Your role in our team:

As a WUS Electromechanics Training Specialist at WITRON, you will enhance the capabilities of maintenance teams across WUS sites by developing and delivering electromechanical training programs. You will identify training needs, conduct onsite audits, assess technical competencies, and support local trainers to ensure consistent standards. You will also facilitate trainer meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping drive operational excellence, maintenance performance, and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidate profile:

You are a hands-on electromechanical professional with proven experience delivering training, supporting trainers, and conducting onsite audits to validate skills and standards. You are comfortable assessing technical competencies, identifying gaps, and driving consistent training practices across multiple sites. You take a structured, hands-on approach to improving training effectiveness, acting on audit results and working closely with trainers and teams to reinforce standards and close skill gaps.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant electrical and/or mechanical qualification (electromechanical preferred)
  • A post-secondary diploma in a related field is considered a strong asset
  • Experience in training, coaching, or team leadership

Skills/Experience Required:

  • Strong practical, analytical, and technical proficiency
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and instructional skills
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across functions
  • Demonstrated capability in performing electromechanical tasks
  • Proven experience in developing and delivering training programs
  • Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet (30 meters) with training and PPE, such as fall protection harness
  • Ability to work in temperature conditions ranging from 55°F to -15°F (13°C to -26°C), (PPE provided)
  • Ability to work, days, evenings, nights, and weekends as required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a broad range of training related to electromechanical systems and practices
  • Develop, update, and maintain training materials and documentation
  • Contribute to the development of procedures and official technical documents
  • Conduct training audits and assess maintenance knowledge levels
  • Facilitate trainer meetings and promote alignment across sites
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects
  • Train, coach, and support regional/local trainers
  • Availability to travel up to 75% as required for training or support
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

About the Company

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WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH