Technical Training Specialist in Severn Beach

We are thrilled to announce a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Technical Training Specialist at our vibrant Severn Beach, Bristol site. In this role, you will empower our employees and Customer Engineering teams with the essential technical expertise and skills they need to thrive. You will take the lead in designing and delivering robust training programs tailored to fulfil the specific needs of our service department and customer maintenance personnel. This position will require collaboration with various departments and subject matter experts to create impactful training materials and conduct dynamic training sessions. Additionally, you will play a key role in managing and conducting Factory Acceptance Tests, both remotely and in person.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create engaging and interactive training materials, including presentations, videos, and e-learning modules.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with department managers to identify specific training needs and develop customised programs to address those needs.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis to identify training requirements.
• Deliver training sessions in a variety of formats, including in-person, virtual, and e-learning courses (this could involve travelling to customer sites, globally).
• Take accountability to perform system inspection and functionality in the presence of the customer.
• Research customer and product.
• Explain customer journey/roadmap.
• Achieve Factory Acceptance.
• Become familiar with variation in products/modules etc.
• Manage hosting, meet and greet etc. when FATs are in person.
• Become fluent with the remote studio when FAT is performed remotely.
• Knowledge of incoterms/logistics (unloading and delivery etc.).
• Arrange time with the Test Engineer to gain tool familiarity.
• You will be responsible for the complete process.

Education/Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC or substantial demonstrable experience in an appropriate engineering discipline (electrical, electronic, RF).
• Ideally, a recognised training qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Substantial experience of plasma technology/semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes.

Professional Skills & Abilities

• Essential
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt training approaches to meet the needs of different learners.
• The ability to understand the function and performance of technical equipment and products.
• A good understanding of manufacturing and design practices.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desirable
• Proven experience in designing and delivering technical training programs, preferably in a technical corporate environment.
• Good practical experience with MS Office products.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, the convenience of our on-site canteen, where you can enjoy fresh, hot meals prepared daily with a varied menu and delicious options to choose from all at subsidised prices, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.