Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive

Stefanini Group is hiring a Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive in Woodridge, IL. This position is open for remote work set up for the perfect fit.

We are seeking a Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive who will be both strategic in curriculum development and hands-on in technical aptitude.

These deliverables include:

• Self-Paced e-learning
• Modular e-learning
• In-Person Instructor Led Training
• Virtual Instructor Led Training

As a developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our dealers, customers, and employees receive high-quality training on our company's entire vehicle lineup, which includes medium-duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, severe service trucks, school bus, electric vehicles (EV), diesel engines, integrated powertrains, tools, and services. You will design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective training materials, catering to diverse technical skill levels and learning styles. Your expertise in instructional design and technical knowledge will be instrumental in bridging the gap between engineering product development and the end user.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process, including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group: The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Design and Development:

• Analyze customer needs and feedback to identify training requirements.
• Design comprehensive course road maps, incorporating a variety of learning activities.
• Develop engaging and informative course modules, workbooks, and other training materials.
• Integrate multimedia elements such as videos, animations, and simulations.
• Ensure content accuracy and alignment with product specifications.

Technical Expertise:

• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to understand product features and functionalities.
• Independent research of new technologies, on-vehicle validation, and lab creation.
• Translate technical language into clear and concise learning materials.
• Stay up to date on the latest technical developments and industry trends.

Instructional Design Principles:

• Apply adult learning principles and best practices to ensure effective knowledge retention.
• Tailor content to different learning styles and skill levels.
• Design assessments to measure learner progress and course effectiveness.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and graphic designers.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide progress updates and maintain clear documentation.
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage ones time.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or Heavy Duty industry experience
• OR
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or Heavy Duty industry experience
• OR
• At least 5 years of technical training curriculum development and/or automotive or Heavy Duty industry experience

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging technical content.
• Experience with eLearning development tools and platforms, including Articulate Storyline and Adobe Cloud software.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Passion for technology and a desire to translate complex information into clear learning experiences
• Previous automotive/dealership hands-on experience
• Project management experience