Technical Instructor
Cognex
5 - 7 years
Michigan
Posted: 06/04/2026
Job Description
Job Description
The Company:
Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue approaching $1 Billion. We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don't take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week, depending on the role.
This candidate can be remote and located in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Michigan, Indianapolis, Indiana, or within driving distance of one of those offices.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Technical Trainer to join our team. This role 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
Travel frequently (up to 50% overnight travel) to deliver onsite trainings at customer facilities and regional Cognex offices
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
2–5 years of experience delivering technical training or experience presenting/explaining technical products in front of an audience
Experience in an engineering‑related industry or a degree in an engineering/technical field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science) is preferred
Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft 365 Suite, and strong networking knowledge
Exceptional communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering topics in simple, accessible terms
Knowledge of vision systems, cameras, and optics is highly preferred
Familiarity with Visual Studio .NET (WinForms and WPF frameworks) and the ability to develop graphical user interfaces is a plus
General understanding of how machine learning and artificial intelligence are applied in industrial image processing (e.g., scene classification and segmentation) is a plus
Minimum Education and Work Experience Required
2+ years of experience in technical training or a similar customer-facing technical role, ideally 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
Additional Job Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
About Company
Cognex Corporation is a global leader in machine vision and industrial barcode reading technologies. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts (USA), the company develops hardware and software that enable machines to "see" and make decisions — primarily used in manufacturing and logistics automation. Cognex’s products are widely deployed for quality inspection, robotic guidance, part identification, and track-and-trace operations across industries like electronics, automotive, logistics, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. Known for its innovation in image-based sensors and AI-driven vision systems, Cognex plays a crucial role in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and accuracy in automated environments.
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