Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive

About the role

Stefanini Group is hiring a Technical Instructional Developer - Automotive. The posting lists Dayton, Ohio, and says the position is in Woodridge, IL. This position is open for remote work set up for the perfect fit.

The Technical Instructional Developer will be strategic in curriculum development as well as hands-on in technical aptitude. The role will help ensure dealers, customers, and employees receive high-quality training on the company's entire vehicle lineup, including medium-duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, severe service trucks, school bus, electric vehicles (EV), diesel engines, integrated powertrains, tools, and services. The developer will design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective training materials for diverse technical skill levels and learning styles. Instructional design expertise and technical knowledge will help bridge the gap between engineering product development and the end user.

These deliverables include:

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

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with future employees. Its talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without a phone conversation with the candidate. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job applied for. Stefanini also discusses 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. Its presence includes countries in 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. It is a CMM Level 5 company.

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.
• Conduct 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.
• Effectively multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage one's 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.

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