Robotics Instructor

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.