Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Technical Trainer to join our team. This role is based in our corporate headquarters in Natick Massachusetts and 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

• Assist the training manager in training administrative tasks when needed

• Coach new employees to develop their teaching and technical skills

• 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 technical degree (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

• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of vision systems cameras and optics

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

• Demonstrable coding knowledge 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 (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:

• 5 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

• Experience with Cognex products (e.g. DataMan In-Sight VisionPro) is a significant advantage

• Drivers license

Cognex believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $58000 USD - $126000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan.

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; employer-paid disability family leave and life insurance; paid time off (including holidays); optional voluntary benefits; as well as recognition and wellness programs