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Design, deliver, and govern technical training that enables teams to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain complex autonomous driving systems at scale. Own the training framework, certification paths, and practical exercises; manage service training facilities, equipment, and system configurations; and lead train-the-trainer programs with internal SMEs. Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to keep curricula current with hardware/firmware/software releases, and document and resolve training issues, and develop equipment-specific content leveraging module communication protocol. Translate customer and operational event engines into practical training content that builds field-ready troubleshooting and service capability.

Providing Technical Training

• Provide technical instruction, based on the service training curriculum for technicians
• Participate in and plan 6 months rolling service training schedule, which includes entering the schedules

into the Learning Management System and closing the rosters after every class

• Communicates with necessary parties to maintain high participation rate
• Positively Influences attitudes and behaviors of participants in class
• Shows commitment to quality
• Demonstrates that respect for customer time and value for money are an integral part of VW service and

parts skill development

• Champions and supports the branding vision
• Exhibits self-confidence and presents effectively

Course Development and Course Updates

• Own the development of curricula, specific courses and technical education methods
• Provide feedback to the team regarding course development and delivery strategy
• Manage versioning of curricula, specific courses and technical education methods for instructor-led training (ILT) and web-based training (WBT).
• Execute and evolve the training delivery strategy, determining what training should  be delivered as ILT versus WBT.
• Analyze capacity and demand for training in resident Learning Center
• Works within Vehicle Administration policy and procedures

Supporting VariousRegions and Service Partners - As Required Including Generating Reports

• Assist in the determination of core competencies, training needs and development of training action plans for internal and external staff
• Works with other functional groups within the company as determined by management
• Links business processes and strategies
• Prioritizes internal and external training, administrative functions and travel to best serve regional training needs

Years of Relevant Experience

• 3-5+ Years

Education

Required

• High School Diploma; Automotive Technician license/ASE certification
• Technical Automotive Expertise - Tier 1 OEM specific

Desired

• B.S. degree in Instructional Design, Applied AI, Immersive Reality, Education, Electrical, Computer, Software, Systems, or related.

Skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Resource management
• Highly competent facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and well organized - a continuous student of automotive technology
• Personal Computer skills in the major office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.
• Team Player - ability to build and sustain credibility with service partners, area teams and Academy

Specialized Skills:

Required

Desired

• Understanding of engineering concepts such as system architecture, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain technical terms simply.
• Practical experience in maintenance and troubleshooting driving systems.
• Experience in creating learning material and leading training sessions.
• Handson experience with firmware, software, electrical tools, and instruments.
• Experience integrating computer applications into teaching.
• Deep understanding of electric vehicle systems, schematics, and service best practices.
• Experience developing technical course content using modern learning management platforms.
• Knowledge of instructional design and full training cycle implementation.
• Familiarity with project management/collab tools (JIRA, Confluence, Agile tools, MS Office, SharePoint).
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills for evaluating trainees and closing training gaps.
• Ability to collaborate crossfunctionally with service, mechanical, electrical, system, and software engineers.

• Fundamental understanding across software, controls, autonomous driving vehicles, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles.
• Practical experience in maintenance and troubleshooting autonomous driving systems
• Linux-based coding experience.
• Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle systems, schematics, and service best practices.
• Hands-on experience with autonomous vehicle systems.
• Experience creating AR/VR content.
• Understanding and applying GDPR principles.

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