Technical Training Instructor

Automotive Technical Training Instructor

Location: Charleston, SC

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping aspiring automotive technicians develop their skills and launch successful careers? We are seeking an Automotive Technical Training Instructor to support a premium automotive OEM at its regional training facility.In this role, you will train dealership apprentice technicians in vehicle diagnostics, troubleshooting strategies, and proper repair procedures. Through hands-on workshops and classroom instruction, you will help technicians build the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to achieve their initial OEM certifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive technician who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing others, and strengthening diagnostic capabilities across the dealership network.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Technical Training: Facilitate hands-on workshops and technical training classes for dealership apprentice technicians preparing for initial OEM certification.
• Prepare Training Sessions: Set up classrooms, workshops, vehicles, tools, and instructional materials to support effective, hands-on learning.
• Evaluate Learner Performance: Assess technical knowledge and practical skills through competency-based training, learner feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Identify Development Needs: Recognize knowledge gaps and recommend additional training to improve technician performance.
• Maintain Training Resources: Ensure the training facility, vehicles, tools, student guides, technical literature, and equipment are properly maintained and operational.
• Manage Training Records: Maintain accurate attendee records and course information within the learning management portal.
• Support Curriculum Development: Collaborate with corporate training staff to develop and improve technical training materials and curriculum as needed.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with corporate, regional, and dealership personnel to achieve training department and organizational goals.
• Maintain Technical Expertise: Continuously develop instructional skills and stay current with vehicle systems, diagnostic strategies, and emerging automotive technologies.
• Ensure Safety and Organization: Follow health and safety requirements, maintain shop cleanliness, and comply with established 5S standards.
• Protect Company Assets: Use workshop equipment properly, maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliers, and take appropriate precautions to protect company vehicles.
• Perform Physical Tasks: Complete light to medium lifting and other physical activities associated with workshop operations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Six or more years of professional experience in automotive technical repair and diagnostics.
• Three or more years of experience training OEM dealership technicians.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience preparing classrooms, workshops, and vehicles for technical instruction.
• Strong understanding of automotive diagnostic strategies and vehicle repair procedures.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle technology is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is preferred.

Education and Certifications

• Technical school training, an automotive certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree preferred.
• OEM Master Technician or ASE Master Technician certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Fluency in English required; additional foreign language skills are a plus.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong classroom facilitation and instructional abilities.
• Passion for adult education, mentoring, and technician development.
• Engaging, charismatic, and approachable personality.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Shop management and workshop coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a larger team.

Travel Requirements

Must be willing and able to travel to additional training locations as required.