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Technical InstructorCognex • Grand Rapids, Michigan
Technical Instructor

Technical Instructor

Cognex • Grand Rapids, Michigan
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilledTechnical Trainer to join our team. This role focuses on training delivery, technical expertise, and customer engagement.

Essential Functions

  • Deliver advanced technical training sessions to customers and resellers onsite, online, and at Cognex facilities

  • Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, providing expert guidance and feedback to ensure participant success

  • Develop and customize presentations and training materials that simplify complex engineering topics for diverse audiences

  • Manage training logistics, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and coordination with clients or facilities

  • Maintain and manage classroom hardware and software for effective training sessions

  • Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to register students, track progress, and generate completion certificates

  • Provide input to improve training content, instructional delivery, and course workflows

  • Contribute to content development, including creating videos and tutorials for self-guided learning

  • Travel frequently(up to 50% overnight travel) to deliver onsite trainings at customer facilities and regional Cognex offices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • 3-5 years Engineering industry experience background OREngineering/ related field degree required (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science)

  • Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft 365 Suite, and advanced networking knowledge

  • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering topics in simple terms

  • Knowledge of vision systems, cameras, and optics is highly preferred

  • Comfortable applying and teaching advanced scripting, automation logic, and PCI integrations

  • Coding background in at least one of these languages C#, C, C++, JavaScript, and understanding of scripting for automation customization and integration with factory automation

  • Familiarity with Visual Studio .NET (Winform and WPF frameworks) and the ability to develop graphical user interfaces are a plus

  • General understanding of how machine learning and artificial intelligence are used for industrial image processing (scene classification and segmentation) is a plus

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required

  • 2+ years of experience in technical training or a similar customer-facing technical role, with a focus on engineering applications

  • Field Service or Technical Support experience installing supporting or configuring complex industrial systems in factory environments is a plus

  • Experience inmanaging schedules and travel independently, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

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