Control Systems Technical Trainer

About the Company

KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation. The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in sectors such as healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry, and service. With over 8,000 employees in more than 60 locations worldwide, KNAPP is dedicated to simplifying complexity through continuous innovation in warehouse automation, driven by customer needs. The company’s development activity spans automated order picking systems, container handling technology, and industry-leading software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Technical Training
  • Develop and deliver professional training programs in alignment with global subsidiary standards
  • Design effective and high-quality didactic training structure based on ISO 9001
  • Effectively communicate complex technical subjects, both verbally and in writing
  • Conduct training in various settings (individual, group, online, in-person, hands-on)
  • Participate in internal and external organization of trainings
• Employee Development
  • Identify training needs based on employee competency matrix
  • Work with managers to create employee development plans
  • Develop tests and knowledge assessments to monitor training progress
• Technical Documentation
  • Create instruction plans together with installation, commissioning, safety, tools, and supply chain specialists
  • Create product guides together with the development and associated departments
  • Serve as the contact person for interfacing departments on training and employee development topics
• Continuous Improvement
  • Initiate continuous improvement processes in alignment with quality agendas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with control systems (PLC, Low voltage)
• 1-2 years of experience in designing and teaching technical course content
• Hands-on experience using PLC control systems:
  • Siemens S7, TIA, or similar programming platforms
  • Programming and commissioning of automated systems
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of:
  • Low voltage control wiring and troubleshooting skills
  • Conveyor systems and warehouse logistics
  • Safety guidelines in an industrial environment
  • Management, leadership, and motivational skills
  • IT and MS Office
  • Organizational skills
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Encourage professional development and growth opportunities

Working Conditions

• Travel required up to 30%
• Professional office etiquette required at all times
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Physical requirements may include:
  • Sitting, squatting, walking, reaching out to arm’s length, climbing, reaching overhead
  • Lifting between 50-100 pounds
  • Reading

Benefits

• Ability to work from home 2 days a week and half-day Fridays when in office
• New, state-of-the-art office complex, showroom, and automation test center in Kennesaw, GA
• Industry-competitive compensation
• Great benefits with competitive employer contributions, including:
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short & Long Term Disability
• 401k with employer match and no vesting
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized child-care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Subsidized food delivery
• Monthly team building and celebrations
• Quarterly employee events
• Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives including recycling, sustainability, and volunteering

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening and are expected to remain drug-free during employment, with no exceptions for recreational or medical marijuana use.