NATIONAL_SALES_TRAINING - TECHNICAL TRAINER
PURPOSE
Assist the National Training Manager and Senior Technical Trainer in the development and implementation of technical and product training programs, outcomes, curriculum, support materials, reference materials, pre-tests, post-tests, software, and hardware. Also, assists in the creation of multi-media and electronic training material that can be accessed remotely throughout the corporation.
• Use your passion to tinker with and fix things to help our attendees learn about automation and our products
• Conduct training sessions on SMC Technical Products, Automation Technology, Fluid Power, Electro-Pneumatics, Health & Safety, Policy, Leadership & Business topics as required.
• Deliver in-person, video and remote training courses to SMC employees, distributors, and customers.
• Apply effective interactive teaching techniques and practices and be willing to continue to improve.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in subjects like automation, Basic Pneumatics, Electro-Pneumatics, Troubleshooting, vacuum, fluid power, English, physics and related fields.
• Help maintain and manage the Training Department’s mechanical, electrical and fluid power equipment.
• Integrate technical, product and sales knowledge to communicate effectively with the students through written, electronic, video and written communication channels.
• Accept and learn from the mentoring from the Senior Technical Trainer and the Training Manager.
• Share training information with other SMC groups and subsidiaries as needed.
• Travel to SMC locations, distributor sites or customer sites as required to teach mechanical, electrical and fluid power courses.
• Assist the development and promotion of training programs.
• Maintain training records for tracking purposes under the direction of the Training Manager.
• Effectively explain complex technical/automation terms and concepts within the scope of our technical training and products.
• Assist with the Training Department’s Learning Management System (LMS)
• All other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Moving and transporting training equipment up to 70 lbs. in weight.
• Exposure to factory noise, cold, heat, dust, etc.
• Occasional travel to other SMC, distributor and customer facilities as necessary
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to engage an audience with facilitation ability and hands on activities.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering OR 5 years equivalent manufacturing/technical experience will be considered.
• 3 years of experience as SMC technical employee or closely related equivalent experience preferred.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional SMC product training and pneumatic technology training.
• Above average ability and aptitude in training is required.
• Very high written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy with the ability to learn appropriate software.
• Teamwork attitude.
• Self-Directed.
• Ability to build consensus and team work.
• Perform duties with minimal direction if applicable.
For Internal Use Only: Train001
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or five years of equivalent manufacturing or technical experience
- Ability to engage audiences through facilitation and hands-on activities
- Proven ability to provide technical product and pneumatic technology training
- Above-average training ability and aptitude
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy and ability to learn appropriate software
- Teamwork attitude
- Self-directed work style
- Ability to build consensus and teamwork
- Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
- Three years of experience as an SMC technical employee or closely related equivalent experience
What We Do
SMC Corporation of America is the North American arm of SMC Corporation, a global manufacturer of pneumatic, control, and process components used in industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes air cylinders and solenoid valves, while its sales and engineering organization supports automation, controls, and process applications. The company serves industrial customers through manufacturing, technical expertise, and sales operations across the United States and Canada.








