TGW Logistics · 1 month ago
Controls Technical Trainer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTGW Logistics is a company focused on automation systems, and they are seeking a Controls Technical Trainer to deliver training programs and develop educational modules. The role involves assessing technical knowledge, conducting training sessions, and ensuring that engineers and technical staff are equipped to operate and maintain automation systems effectively.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Deliver global training programs and design technical training modules for automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, robotics)
Assess engineers’ technical knowledge, identify skill gaps, and maintain a comprehensive skills matrix for commissioning engineers
Conduct new hire training to prepare employees for project site assignments
Maintain and update training documentation to reflect technological advancements and internal standards
Provide real-time troubleshooting guidance and practical demonstrations during training sessions
Collaborate with automation engineers, project leads, and maintenance teams to ensure training aligns with operational needs
Instruct on safe operation and lockout/tagout procedures in compliance with OSHA and other applicable standards
Coordinate third-party certification training (e.g., scissor lift, boom lift)
Collect feedback, analyze test results, and track performance metrics to measure training effectiveness
Expand technical knowledge across departments by training personnel on multiple systems and platforms
Stay current with emerging automation technologies to keep training programs relevant and competitive
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or related, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with automation systems, with prior experience training and developing technical staff
30 – 60% travel, domestically and internationally
Proven experience training and developing technical staff
Strong familiarity with the commissioning process, troubleshooting methods, control system integration, and OSHA standards
Excellent communication and presentation skills for both hands-on and classroom training
Ability to assess technical competency and adapt training content accordingly
Proficiency in creating and maintaining technical documentation
Ability to stand and walk around industrial and/or warehouse environment for prolonged periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices
Visual and auditory abilities to work safely with and around moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts, and electricity that require safety protocols
Ability to move and use muscles for extended periods of time without fatigue
Ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces
Ability to communicate regularly with others verbally and in writing
Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region
This position requires work at TGW customer sites. TGW's customers may require background checks before accessing their sites
Company
TGW Logistics
TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics.
1001-5000 employees
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2025-08-21
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