Akkodis is hiring an Automotive Technical Training Author for a hybrid role in Plymouth, MI
An ideal candidate will design and develop automotive technical training content in collaboration with graphic artists, translating complex mechanical and electrical systems into clear, engaging learning materials for technicians. They will research, document, and explain the operation, theory, and diagnostics of automotive components, systems, and subsystems, ensuring a high-quality and effective learning experience for end users.
Pay Range: $32/hr. - $36/hr. (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)
JOB SUMMARY
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops or updates technical training information based on the end user needs, client specifications/expectations and the current product information. This would be to support new development or updates to the customer curriculum courses.
- Researches product information to complete needs assessment for training development.
- Consults with various client contacts (external) and subject matter experts (internal and external) to gather product specific information.
- Develops technical information using client supplied resources, such subject matter experts, product teardowns and engineering schematics.
- Support the creation of engaging courseware through the use of animations, videos and graphics working with latest technologies.
- Create PPTs for Webinar that include engaging content and interactions
- Ability to create objective-based classroom activities, may include the creation of vehicle bugs (faults)
- Advises Project Manager/Team Lead of project status and potential issues.
Knowledge and Automotive Expertise
Knowledge of automotive systems theory, in any or all of the following areas :
- Electronic and electrical fundamentals.
- Mechanical procedures.
- Modern automotive systems.
- Automatic transmissions systems.
- Modern small vehicle diesel applications.
- Ability to create classroom activities
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal and written communication (i.e. client communications, engineering draft material, electronic module design specifications and sub-system schematics).
- Ability to meet deadlines, monitor and assess performance within deadlines and utilize appropriate resources to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
- Researching required base material using; existing technical literature, wiring diagrams, and CAD models.
- Consulting with various client contacts and subject matter experts to gather product specific information Team Work and Customer Relations Development
Some of the key areas include:
- Working with work colleagues to create required technical training documentation
- Communicating clearly and openly with work colleagues
- Exhibiting personal attributes that foster interpersonal relationships
- Distributing, monitoring and reviewing work that flows through the team.
- Providing regular verbal and written reports/correspondence to the Team Leader
- Working to establish key relationships with Bosch clients that establish open communication
- Managing client communication to optimise client satisfaction and manage client expectations
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will have;
- Prior automotive knowledge or experience
- The ability to describe automotive systems in a creative manner that will ultimately provide end users with a solid grasp of concepts described
- Familiarity with industry standard creative tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, etc.
- Familiarity with industry standard authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate, ArborText, InDesign, etc.
- Familiarity with Adobe Connect.
- The ability to author technical documentation with correct grammar and punctuation
- The ability to work both in a team or autonomously
- Desire and ability to learn IT and software packages
- Good communication skills
- Reporting to management
If you are interested in this Automotive Technical Training Author job in Plymouth, MI. then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Nandakini Sajwan at 610-484-2192 or nandakini.sajwan@akkodisgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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