Automotive Technical Training Curriculum Developer
Core
Design, develop, and update technical learning solutions (instructor-led, virtual, self-study, web-based) for dealership technicians and shop foremen, translating complex vehicle systems and diagnostics into practical training assets.
Role type
Senior instructional-designer and curriculum developer (automotive)
Builds
Instructor-led courses, virtual training, self-study programs, web-based learning, assessments, technical graphics, video, and digital learning assets for automotive OEMs.
Domain
Automotive industry + Technical training and instructional design
Required skills
Automotive diagnostic and repair experience, instructional design expertise, technical writing, project management, stakeholder collaboration, adult-learning principles (ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy), technical graphics creation, eLearning development, vehicle system research, training facilitation
Preferred skills
Experience with iPad-based training delivery, Apple device administration, managing multiple concurrent projects, travel for research and pilot testing
Technologies
Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), ODIS Service, iWire, Elsa Pro, Elsa2Go, macOS, iOS, Apple Configurator, SharePoint, Teams
Responsibilities
Design and update instructor-led, virtual, self-study, and web-based technical training; Create instructor and technician guides, presentations, storyboards, job aids, assessments, and digital media; Develop hands-on, exercise-driven courses and interactive iPad-compatible materials; Build SCORM-compliant eLearning; Research vehicle systems, diagnostics, and new technologies; Inspect, disassemble, and reassemble vehicle components to validate technical accuracy; Collaborate with subject-matter experts and stakeholders to define learning requirements; Manage curriculum projects from discovery through release; Participate in course reviews, pilots, and train-the-trainer events; Maintain organized curriculum archives and version control.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management