Field Technical instructor
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LocationCanada
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 20h ago
Verified live20h ago
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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering, Technical Instruction, or other technical curriculum
5+ years field experience
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual
Excellent communicator
Solid technical skills in Industrial Automation control products across multiple product families
Previous teaching experience in Industrial Automation Control field (PLCs, Drives, Motion Control, Industrial Networking, etc.)
Experience using and programming Rockwell Automation hardware including Logix5000 controllers, PowerFlex drives, and HMIs using Studio 5000, and other FactoryTalk software
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Travel to sites to teach
Skills
Rockwell Automation hardware
Logix5000 controllers
PowerFlex drives
HMIs
Studio 5000
FactoryTalk software
PLCs
Drives
Motion Control
Industrial Networking
Description
Position Summary
The Field Technical Instructor position requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can convey complex, technical subjects to learners in a clear and interesting way. The FTI must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in Industrial Automation control products across multiple product families.
This individual will be responsible for further development in terms of classroom presentation skills and technical product knowledge. The FTI, with direction from the immediate supervisor, has responsibility for maintaining his/her utilization required to meet company objectives, and managing his/her schedule in order to upgrade his/her instructional, technical, and product skills.
Job Tasks
Deliver performance-based training for customers both in-house and at the customer site. Align with customers to identify specific training tasks and requirements for tailored and custom delivery. Maintain technical competency in assigned courses while expanding product competency. Maintain and continue to develop instructional/platform skills. Setup, teardown, and properly pack all classroom equipment. Maintain classroom equipment in good working condition. Report any issues that impact delivery or customer satisfaction to management immediately, following up with details in an Instructor Course Assessment Form (ICAF). Communicate with students to identify follow-on opportunities for training and/or product sales. Diagnose student performance weaknesses and select appropriate remedial activities. Analyze student evaluations and take appropriate actions to solve any noted deficiencies. Monitor class evaluations to assure customer satisfaction. Know and understand the target industries. Support sales activities as deemed appropriate. Set a professional example for others and assume the role of mentor for associates and trainees.
Additional Requirements
Lifting: Raising or lowering objects from one level to another (including upward pulling) up to 50 lbs.
Travel: To sites to teach
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required Bachelors’ degree in Industrial Education, Electrical Engineering,
Technical Instruction, or other technical curriculum or 5+ years field experience.
Experience Preferred
Previous teaching experience in Industrial Automation Control field (PLCs, Drives, Motion Control, Industrial Networking, etc.)
Experience using and programming Rockwell Automation hardware including Logix5000 controllers, PowerFlex drives, and HMIs using Studio 5000, and other FactoryTalk software.
About the company
With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That’s how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter.