Instructional Training Designer

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The Learning Content Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining engaging, interactive, and technically accurate learning content for engineering, product, and technical training programs. The role will work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Product Engineering teams, Technical Trainers, and Learning Architects to transform complex technical concepts into effective digital learning experiences using Articulate Storyline and other content development tools.

How you’ll make an impact:

Learning Content Development

• Design and develop interactive eLearning modules using Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, and related authoring tools.
• Convert technical documentation, engineering procedures, product specifications, and training materials into learner-friendly digital content.
• Create self-paced learning modules, simulations, scenario-based learning, software demonstrations, video-based learning, and assessments.
• Develop technical training content for:
  • Engineering processes and methodologies
  • Product architecture and components
  • Technical troubleshooting procedures
  • Configuration and deployment guides
  • Manufacturing, operations, and service engineering processes
  • New product introduction (NPI) training
• Ensure consistency in learning design, branding, and user experience standards across all learning assets.

Instructional Design

• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to improve knowledge retention and learner engagement.
• Conduct content analysis and learning needs assessments with SMEs.
• Define learning objectives, course structures, and assessment strategies.
• Create storyboards, scripts, learning activities, and evaluation components.

Technical Content Translation

• Simplify complex engineering and product concepts into easy-to-understand learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, Technical Trainers, and SMEs to validate technical accuracy.
• Translate technical specifications, engineering drawings, process workflows, and product documentation into interactive training content.

Multimedia Development

• Develop multimedia assets including:
• Interactive simulations
• Knowledge checks
• Animated process flows
• Technical diagrams and infographics
• Product demonstrations
• Software walkthroughs
• Edit and integrate audio, video, graphics, and animations into courseware.

1        Quality Assurance and Maintenance

• Perform thorough testing of learning modules across multiple devices and LMS platforms.
• Ensure SCORM, xAPI, or LMS compatibility requirements are met.
• Manage version control and updates based on engineering product changes and process revisions.
• Continuously improve content based on learner feedback and training effectiveness metrics.

2      Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work directly with SMEs, Engineering Teams, Service Operations, Product Development Teams, and Learning Managers.
• Participate in project reviews and stakeholder feedback sessions.
• Manage multiple content development projects while meeting delivery timelines and quality standards.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science)
• Certification in Instructional Design,
• Work Experience (5-8 years experience in using Articulate storyline )

Expertise in:

• Articulate Storyline 360
• Articulate Rise 360
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Camtasia
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
• Video and audio editing tools

  Knowledge of:

• SCORM 1.2 / SCORM 2004
• xAPI
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Accessibility standards and learning best practices

  Ability to understand and interpret engineering and product documentation.

Business skills

• Converting business requirements from SMEs into VR content.
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Technical Documentation
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills

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