Technical Trainer - Industrial Automation

About the role

Yokogawa, a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services, is looking for a Technical Trainer. The role delivers technical training to customers on Yokogawa products, systems and solutions, and involves frequent travel to customer sites within the UAE and abroad.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical training programs to customers on Yokogawa products, systems and solutions
• Conduct classroom, virtual and on-site training sessions
• Develop, maintain and improve training materials, presentations, laboratory exercises and assessments
• Prepare and maintain the lab setup, and prepare training documentation, course manuals, attendance records and reports
• Support customer competency development through structured learning programs
• Update technical knowledge on existing and emerging Yokogawa products and technologies
• Coordinate with Service, Engineering, Projects and Sales & Marketing teams to identify customer training needs
• Ensure training quality, effectiveness and customer satisfaction, and contribute to improving training methods
• Travel to customer sites in the UAE and abroad as required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 6-8 years of relevant industrial experience in process automation, control systems, instrumentation or related fields
• Experience delivering technical training, mentoring, coaching or knowledge transfer is preferred
• Hands-on experience with Yokogawa systems is highly desirable
• Previous experience as a technical trainer or instructor is an advantage
• Willingness to travel frequently to customer locations

Required skills

• Industrial automation and control systems, DCS, SIS, PLC, field instrumentation, control loops and process control
• Industrial communication protocols and plant automation architectures
• Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity concepts is an added advantage