Technical Instructor - Academy of Advanced Manufacturing

Posted:
10/27/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is Expanding Human Possibility by combining the imaginations of people with the intelligence of machines. The Academy of Advanced Manufacturing is focused on the "people" aspect of the brand promise – addressing the need for highly trained workforce for the digital manufacturing environment. The Academy of Advanced Manufacturing is an innovative technical training program to rapidly upskill U.S. military veterans for in-demand technician roles in manufacturing.

We are looking for a Technical Instructor for the Academy of Advanced Manufacturing, that will be partner with partners to deliver technical training and feedback to participants to enable future work as automation technicians. You will collaborate with important program partners. You will be focused on supporting the AAM veteran's program, and supporting expansion of AAM program offerings.

You will work in a hybrid environment and report to the Supervisor, Global Program Delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

Educational:

The Academy of Advanced Manufacturing (AAM) Instructor manages a learning environment to ensure positive trainee outcomes. The Instructor will facilitate lectures and support labs in alignment with pre-defined learning objectives and conduct remediation to support leaner success.

Team Engagement:

The instructor is responsible to work closely with other AAM Staff (Core Team) and Shared Labor resources to deliver technical training while maintaining a professional environment with clear performance expectations. The instructor will participate in trainee feedback sessions and coach trainees in real time on performance and conduct issues. If necessary, the instructor will escalate performance and conduct issues to the program Supervisors.

Program Development:

As training curriculum subject matter expert (SME), the instructor will work on projects and activities to develop, refine, correct, and expand AAM curriculum for successful delivery of the program and expand delivery markets for Rockwell Automation.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Deliver classroom and lab-based training curriculum (lead content delivery).
  • Support curriculum during non-lead content delivery (support fellow instructors).
  • Refine, update, and expand curriculum.
  • Support trainee performance management.
  • Deliver feedback to trainees.
  • Deliver messaging and support corrective action efforts.
  • Collaborate with Rockwell Automation University (RAU) content development teams in alignment with best practices.
  • Create documentation of standard processes, curriculum, and activities.
  • Travel to support program delivery and conferences (expected travel – up to 15%).

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, no or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You May Also Have:

  • 5+ years of experience with writing and troubleshooting code (.json, SQL, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart).
  • Experience designing curriculum materials and instructor resources.
  • Experience leading Train-the-Trainer activities.
  • 5+ years of work experience and experience in technical training delivery or field service roles.
  • Capability to communicate (written and oral) with peers, management, and trainees.
  • Experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Enthusiastic about opportunities to establish and implement new approaches and processes to drive continuous improvement.
  • Effectively collaborate and influence a multi-disciplinary team of people on behalf of trainee experience.
  • Experience working with electrical drawings/wiring.
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required- we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, no or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field / discipline or in lieu of a degree equivalent working experience in Technology, Training, or other related filed.

What We Offer:

  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to set a schedule flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.