Electrical & Controls Engineer - Lead / Trainer

Job Description

Experience: 6+ years as a Controls engineer with excellent communication skills and an ability to train people

What You will Do

• Delivering training programs for customer covering operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions.
• Understanding and effectively communicating how the customer's custom solutions integrate into the operation of material handling systems.
• Adapting quickly to changing curriculum and equipment requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert contributing to the creation of student guides and training materials for traditional delivery platforms and fully digital deliveries.
• Take on greater responsibilities as company and equipment knowledge grows.

What You Will Bring

• High proficiency with PLCs and exposure to PLCprogramming and industrialcontrols (AB and Siemens preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering related training for customized products and systems, preferably in the material handling industry with an emphasis on controls.
• Familiarity with mechanical disciplines and experience with machine diagnostics, repair, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets and design requirements.
• Exceptional communication and training skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong desire to help others learn

Work Requirements

• This role is considered an on-site position located in Grand Rapids, MI
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Ability to work while adhering to PPE requirements.
• Physical ability to navigate around equipment in distribution centers, including bending, crouching, and reaching.
• Comfortable navigating ladders and multi-story steel stairways.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of tools/equipment.
• Capable of standing and navigating on concrete surfaces for extended periods, including walking long distances.
• Proficiency in utilizing small hand tools for work performed.