Job Description

Essential Functions

• Deliver engaging technical training sessions to customers and resellers in both German and English, onsite, online, and at Cognex facilities.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, providing guidance and feedback to ensure participant success.
• Customize and deliver presentations and training materials that simplify complex technical 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 (50% maximum) to customer facilities and regional Cognex offices for onsite training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical background or technical degree preferred.
• Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft 365 Suite, and basic networking knowledge.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.
• Experience managing schedules and travel independently, with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of vision systems, cameras, and optics is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Cognex products (e.g., DataMan, In-Sight, VisionPro) is a bonus but not mandatory.

Minimum education and work experience required

• Fluency in both German and English is required.
• Ability to relocate in Aachen (Germany) or nearby.
• 2+ years of experience in technical training or a similar customer-facing technical role.

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• Deliver engaging technical training sessions to customers and resellers in both German and English, onsite, online, and at Cognex facilities.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, providing guidance and feedback to ensure participant success.
• Customize and deliver presentations and training materials that simplify complex technical 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 (50% maximum) to customer facilities and regional Cognex offices for onsite training