Marietta, GA (Office/Training Center Based with Travel) 🕒 Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week Do you have teaching or instructional experience and enjoy helping others learn? Are you comfortable working with hands-on mechanical or electromechanical equipment—or excited to grow those skills with support and training? Join our growing North American Service Team as an Engineering Technology Instructor, where you'll help build the skills and safety awareness of engineers and customers working with advanced conveyor and sortation systems. About the Role In this instructor role, your primary focus is teaching and training. You'll deliver engaging classroom sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and practical labs covering the mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components of our automated systems. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical or electromechanical background who enjoys sharing knowledge and working hands-on with industrial equipment. Key Responsibilities Deliver technical training (approx. 30% classroom, 70% hands-on) to internal teams and customers. Teach maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and safe operation of mechanical and electromechanical equipment. Conduct practical demonstrations using industrial conveyor and sortation systems. Adapt training content to different learning styles and experience levels. Support the setup and growth of our new training center in Marietta, GA. Your team Based in Marietta, GA, our North American HQ supports projects across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The new training center will serve as the North American hub for technical training, aligned with our global training organization in The Netherlands.
What We're Looking For Education or Experience:
Associate's or bachelor's degree in electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering Technology. Or 3+ years of hands-on experience as a field service or maintenance technician working with mechanical or electromechanical systems.
Technical Background:
Experience in the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting of mechanical or electromechanical equipment—ideally in industrial or automation environments.
Industry Experience:
Experience in automated machinery, conveyors, robotics, or industrial equipment is a plus but not required.
Controls Knowledge:
Exposure to control systems or industrial software is a plus, though not required.
Training & Communication:
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to diverse audiences.
Instructional Experience:
Prior experience delivering technical training, coaching, or mentoring is highly desirable.
Digital Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); experience with e-learning platforms or digital training tools is a bonus. Additional Requirements Ability to deliver a demo lesson as part of the selection process. Comfort working both independently and collaboratively. Must pass a background check to access secured customer sites. Travel Expectations Up to 30% travel annually, mostly within the continental US. Higher travel expected during the first year for onboarding and training center development. Occasional international travel may be required. Why Join Us? Be part of a global leader in automation and logistics technology. Help shape the future of technical training in North America. Become part of a collaborative training team with international exposure. If you're a (electro) mechanically minded trainer or a technician ready to step into a training role, we'd love to hear from you!
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. •This position may operate in the secured area of the customer site and may require a security badge. Applicants are required to pass a background check, as provided by applicable state and federal law. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment. We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports - from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi - and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services. If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects. You will grow, take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure - and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers' expectations in over 100 countries. To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins… So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.
