Technical Instructor

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilledTechnical Trainer to join our team. This role focuses on training delivery, technical expertise, and customer engagement.

Essential Functions

• Deliver advanced technical training sessions to customers and resellers onsite, online, and at Cognex facilities

• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, providing expert guidance and feedback to ensure participant success

• Develop and customize presentations and training materials that simplify complex engineering topics for diverse audiences

• Manage training logistics, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and coordination with clients or facilities

• Maintain and manage classroom hardware and software for effective training sessions

• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to register students, track progress, and generate completion certificates

• Provide input to improve training content, instructional delivery, and course workflows

• Contribute to content development, including creating videos and tutorials for self-guided learning

• Travel frequently(up to 50% overnight travel) to deliver onsite trainings at customer facilities and regional Cognex offices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 3-5 years Engineering industry experience background OREngineering/ related field degree required (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science)

• Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft 365 Suite, and advanced networking knowledge

• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering topics in simple terms

• Knowledge of vision systems, cameras, and optics is highly preferred

• Comfortable applying and teaching advanced scripting, automation logic, and PCI integrations

• Coding background in at least one of these languages C#, C, C++, JavaScript, and understanding of scripting for automation customization and integration with factory automation

• Familiarity with Visual Studio .NET (Winform and WPF frameworks) and the ability to develop graphical user interfaces are a plus

• General understanding of how machine learning and artificial intelligence are used for industrial image processing (scene classification and segmentation) is a plus

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required

• 2+ years of experience in technical training or a similar customer-facing technical role, with a focus on engineering applications

• Field Service or Technical Support experience installing supporting or configuring complex industrial systems in factory environments is a plus

• Experience inmanaging schedules and travel independently, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities