Training and Development Specialist

Job Description As a Training and Development Specialist based in Middlefield, CT, you will design, document, and deliver structured training programs that support onboarding and continuous development across technical production and engineering teams. Partnering with HR and Operational Excellence, you will drive the creation and execution of a learning roadmap across the business, ensuring that critical processes, systems, and technical knowledge are standardized, accessible, and effectively transferred. Key Responsibilities Capture, document, maintain standardized operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and technical processes across production and engineering functions. Partner with subject matter experts to translate complex technical processes into clear, user‑friendly training materials. Develop and maintain centralized knowledge repositories (e.g., SharePoint, digital playbooks). Ensure documentation is regularly updated to reflect process improvements, system updates, and operational changes. Establish governance for documentation consistency, version control, and accessibility. Partner with HR and key stakeholders to design and deliver structured onboarding programs. Create role‑specific learning paths, including hands‑on, classroom, and digital learning components. Facilitate onboarding sessions, technical training workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions. Conduct training needs analysis. Design blended learning solutions (e‑learning, instructor‑led, job aids, simulations). Develop training materials including manuals, videos, quick‑reference guides, and simulations. Align training programs with safety, quality, and operational standards. Integrate technical certifications and compliance requirements into training curricula. Track and analyze training effectiveness using KPIs such as time‑to‑productivity, error rates, training completion, and quality metrics. Gather feedback from trainees and stakeholders to improve content and delivery methods. Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted development initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in learning methodologies and tools. Required Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or learning & development, industrial psychology, or related field). Advanced certifications in instructional design or training preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in training/learning/development, preferably in manufacturing, engineering or technical production environment. Problem‑solving and productive decision‑making skills. Planful, organized, detail‑oriented, with ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment. Team leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and ability to coach and develop others. Excellent listening skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Familiar with Lean, SixSigma or process improvement methodologies preferred. Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors), instructional design and documentation tools, and digital tools such as Scribe. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401(k)), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience. Due to the nature of Zygo’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr