Job Description
Job Description
FANUC Instructor (Position #040502)
The Instructor is responsible for delivering technical training programs to customers, distributors, and FANUC America employees. This role is ideal for an energetic, customer-focused professional with a background in manufacturing, automation, robotics, CNC, electrical, or mechanical systems who enjoys teaching and helping others develop technical skills.
The successful candidate will have strong presentation and communication abilities, a passion for learning new technologies, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into effective training programs.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery
- Conduct FANUC training courses using:
- PowerPoint presentations
- Instructor and student guides
- Objective-based exercises
- Pre-tests and post-tests
- Robots, simulators, and machine tools
- Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on technical instruction.
- Evaluate student progress and ensure learning objectives are met.
Curriculum Development & Improvement
- Identify discrepancies between products and training documentation and communicate findings to the appropriate teams.
- Recommend improvements to training materials and curriculum.
- Collaborate with technical writers and instructors to ensure consistency and quality of training content.
Customer & Technical Support
- Provide technical assistance to customers and internal departments by answering questions and recommending solutions.
- Support troubleshooting efforts related to FANUC products and systems.
- Deliver training at customer locations when required.
Training Environment Management
- Prepare and maintain classrooms, laboratories, simulators, and training equipment.
- Ensure a professional, best-in-class learning experience for all students.
- Contribute ideas that enhance employee culture and customer satisfaction.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Automation, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of:
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Mechanical drawings
- Technical documentation
- Ability to learn and understand programming concepts and code.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications.
- Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with production automation systems and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with robotics, CNC machines, industrial controls, PLCs, maintenance, or technical training.