Technical Instructor 2 Locations at Cognex

Job Description

The Company:

Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue approaching $1 Billion. We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don't take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week depending on the role.

This candidate can be remote located in Grand Rapids, Michigan or Indianapolis, Indiana or driving distance to that office!

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Technical Trainer to join our team. This roleh focuses on training delivery, technical expertise, and customer engagement.

Essential Functions

Deliver advanced technical training sessions to customers and resellers onsite, online, and at Cognex facilities

Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, providing expert guidance and feedback to ensure participant success

Develop and customize presentations and training materials that simplify complex engineering topics for diverse audiences

Manage training logistics, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and coordination with clients or facilities

Maintain and manage classroom hardware and software for effective training sessions

Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to register students, track progress, and generate completion certificates

Provide input to improve training content, instructional delivery, and course workflows

Contribute to content development, including creating videos and tutorials for self-guided learning

Travel frequently (up to 50% overnight travel) to deliver onsite trainings at customer facilities and regional Cognex offices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

3-5 years Engineering industry experience background OR Engineering / related field degree required (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science)

Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft 365 Suite, and advanced networking knowledge

Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering topics in simple terms

Knowledge of vision systems, cameras, and optics is highly preferred

Comfortable applying and teaching advanced scripting, automation logic, and PCI integrations

Coding background in at least one of these languages C#, C, C++, JavaScript, and understanding of scripting for automation customization and integration with factory automation

Familiarity with Visual Studio .NET (Winform and WPF frameworks) and the ability to develop graphical user interfaces are a plus

General understanding of how machine learning and artificial intelligence are used for industrial image processing (scene classification and segmentation) is a plus

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required

2+ years of experience in technical training or a similar customer-facing technical role, with a focus on engineering applications

Field Service or Technical Support experience installing supporting or configuring complex industrial systems in factory environments is a plus

Experience in managing schedules and travel independently, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Additional Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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