Technical Training Specialist - Electrical & Controls Trainer

About the role

Dematic is looking for a Technical Training Specialist / Electrical & Controls Trainer in Grand Rapids. You will develop and deliver high-quality training programs for internal and external stakeholders, covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software and customer solutions. The base pay range is estimated at $76,400-$95,500.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver training on operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, equipment, software and customer solutions.
• Explain how Dematic's custom solutions fit into material handling systems.
• Adapt quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert helping create student guides and training materials for traditional and fully digital delivery.
• Take on more responsibility as company and equipment knowledge grows.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience delivering training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
• Strong communication and training skills, attention to detail and a strong desire to help others learn.
• Ability to work while wearing PPE, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand on concrete for long periods, and adapt to cold and hot environments.
• Up to 75% travel required.

Required skills

• Proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLC programming and industrial controls (AB and Siemens preferred).
• Familiarity with mechanical disciplines, machine diagnostics, repair and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawings.

What we offer

• Career development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Pay transparency.
• Global opportunities.