Industrial Automation Instructor

Are you ready to spark technical growth and shape the future of industrial automation? We're looking for a dynamic Technical Instructor to lead hands-on training that builds both skill and confidence across our Automation and Operational Technology (OT) teams. From classroom instruction to lab-based simulations and real-world applications, you'll design and deliver impactful learning experiences that prepare our teams for success-on the job and beyond.

You'll also play a key role in developing our next generation of talent through our Registered Apprenticeship programs for Applications Programmers and OT Technicians. If you're passionate about empowering people and raising the bar for technical excellence, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

* • Develop and deliver technical training programs across industrial automation, controls, OT, and networked systems.

* Create engaging instructional content, including course outlines, lab activities, and training aids.

* Deliver training through various methods-classroom, hands-on labs, e-learning, and real-world scenarios.

* Support apprenticeship and certification programs, ensuring content aligns with evolving industry and customer needs.

* Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve curriculum and delivery methods.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vendor certifications and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

* Identify new training opportunities and support ongoing learning through conferences, workshops, and industry engagement.

Knowledge and Expertise for this Role

* • Associate's degree (A.

A.) from two-year college with relative background in Industrial Automation, Operational Technology, or Instrumentation is highly preferred

* 3-5 years' field experience in Industrial Automation and/or Operational Technology along with experience in training/educating adults and/or employee development is highly preferred

* This position will require excellent public speaking ability and an ease in moderating small and large groups.

* This position requires excellent personal leadership and communication skills, commitment to employee and self-development, and operational knowledge of databases and spreadsheets.

Location:

Individuals must be located in Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Center, IA

Travel:
The amount of travel will vary according to business requirements (may be up to 20%).

Benefits You Can Depend On:

In addition to highly competitive pay and quality benefits, Interstates strives to offer opportunities for education and career development, empowering you to have a career that's built to last. Some of our benefits include:

* Competitive pay

* Bonus incentives

* 401(k)

* Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

* PTO and Holiday Pay

* Disability and Life Insurance

* Parental Leave

* Advancement Opportunities