Senior Technical Instructor (Grand Rapids)

Nmble is partnering with a global leader in warehouse and supply chain automation to staff its new technical training facility in Grand Rapids. We’re looking for two experienced electrical and controls trainers to deliver hands-on training to internal teams and customers who operate and maintain advanced material handling systems.

If you know PLCs inside and out and you enjoy teaching others, this is a chance to help launch a new training center from day one.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver training on system operations, mechanical maintenance, controls maintenance, specific equipment, software, and customer solutions
• Explain how custom automation solutions fit into the full operation of material handling systems
• Act as a subject matter expert who helps build student guides and training materials for in-person and digital delivery
• Adapt quickly as curriculum and equipment change
• Take on more responsibility as your knowledge of the systems grows

What You Bring

• Strong PLC skills and experience with PLC programming and industrial controls (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred)
• 5+ years of experience delivering technical training on customized products or systems, ideally in material handling or automation with a controls focus
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, machine diagnostics, repair, and automation
• Ability to read and interpret industrial mechanical and controls drawing sets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong attention to detail
• A genuine desire to help others learn

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Follow PPE requirements at all times
• Move around equipment in distribution environments, including bending, crouching, and reaching
• Climb ladders and multi-story steel stairways
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs of tools and equipment
• Stand and walk on concrete surfaces for long periods
• Use small hand tools
• Work in a range of temperatures, from freezer conditions to high heat, near hot surfaces and moving equipment

Why This Role

• Help open a brand-new training facility
• Work with industry-leading automation technology
• Gain hands-on exposure to a global automation leader

Nmble Hiring Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.