Technical Training Instructor

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Technical Training Instructor to support a premium Automotive OEM at the OEM training facility in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workshops and vehicles for experiential learning.
• Facilitate training workshops for dealership technicians, with the goal of improving diagnosis and repair competencies.
• Ensure Regional Training Facility, tools, student guides, literature, vehicles, and training center are properly maintained.
• Verify learners’ understanding of the subject matter using competency-based training.
• Identify additional training needs based on learners’ feedback and assessment of skills.
• Maintain attendee training records in learning portal.
• Collaborate regularly with Corporate, Regional, and Dealership team members to accomplish Corporate, Regional, and training department goals.
• Perform light to medium lifting requirements in repair shop operation management.
• Able to travel and train at additional locations, as required.
• Assist Corporate Training staff in the development of technical training curriculum as required.
• Assist Program Manager with scheduling for effective coverage of curriculum.
• Continually enhance technical instructional facilitation skills, technical knowledge of vehicle systems, and diagnostic technology.
• Comply with health and safety standards and maintain a safe work environment in the Training Center.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and follow published 5S standards.
• Maintain a professional relationship with customers and supplier personnel.
• Maintain and use equipment in the workshop to operational standard.
• Take reasonable pre-cautions to protect company vehicles.

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of work experience in automotive technical repair and diagnostics.
• 3 or more years of work experience training OEM dealership technicians.
• Knowledge and experience with electric vehicle technology a plus.
• Professional Certification (OEM Master Technician or ASE Master technician).
• Ability to read, interpret and explain mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience preparing classrooms, workshops, and vehicles for learning.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Automotive Technology a plus.
• Strongly preferred Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Charismatic personality and passion for adult education.
• Strong classroom facilitation skills.
• Shop Management skills.
• Thrives working independently but also enjoys working as part of a larger team.