New Product Introduction Instructor – Technical Training

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. Deliver specialized New Product Introduction technical training in-house and at customer locations .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,000 - $115,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering technical training and developing comprehensive curricula for new product introductions, with a strong focus on semiconductor equipment and instructional design. Capable of managing multiple projects, providing technical support, and fostering customer relationships while ensuring safety and compliance.

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Technical Training DeliveryCurriculum DevelopmentSemiconductor Equipment ExperienceInstructional Design CertificationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Semiconductor Machinery EquipmentTroubleshootingPreventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceSystem-Level TroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationCurriculum DevelopmentHands-On TrainingSafety ProceduresTechnical Expertise

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem SolvingTeamworkInterpersonal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMS Windows ApplicationsComputer NetworkingE-Learning PlatformsVideographyPhotographyAR TechnologiesVR TechnologiesCGI Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringInstructional Design Certification

Industry Keywords

New Product IntroductionProduct Development ProcessGlobal Technical TrainingTechnical SupportProject Team Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver specialized New Product Introduction technical training in-house and at customer locations
Manage classroom and lab activities, ensuring course objectives and safety procedures are met
Learn new products under development and gain experience with tool startup and sustaining production tasks
Develop and deliver initial classroom and hands-on training for new tools
Train and certify volume instructors after tools transition to volume production
Deliver Live Distance Learning and Instructor-Led Training, including hands-on course delivery
Develop comprehensive training curricula, student guides, supporting materials, and technologies
Research, learn, and develop training for multiple new tools or chambers simultaneously
Complete certifications on multiple platforms and processes, actively certify others, and establish certification requirements
Follow the Product Development Process for NPI products at Phase Gate 3 or earlier
Create and augment documentation, evaluate instructor performance, train others in standard course development processes, and oversee course design approval
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for system repairs and training-system functionality
Inform customers about Global Technical Training courses and products, assist with customer relationships and sales, and identify future training opportunities
Coach and mentor less senior instructors
Manage multiple projects and direct project team members
Support Early Learning System / Alpha Site engineering, review ECOs, and communicate with the field
Assist Global Product Support with documentation generation
Develop new procedures and Best Known Methods
Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing on first chamber builds and new product final testing
Develop technical materials with Instructional Designers
Observe technical activities, interview personnel, study technical documents, and review published materials
Communicate with Business Units for product information and represent Global Technical Training at product NPI meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, education, or training, or equivalent military experience
Preferred professional semiconductor equipment experience in installation, programming, safety, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and repair
Preferred nationally recognized certification in Instructional Design or 2 years of formal or informal experience in curriculum development and/or instructional design
Experience with semiconductor machinery equipment, including robots, programmable controllers, power supplies, pneumatics, vacuum systems, power distributions, facilities, high voltage systems, high current systems, and robot controllers preferred
Ability to follow manuals, specifications, blueprints, and schematics
Experience using hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment preferred
Excellent communication, presentation, problem solving, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work and learn independently; highly self-motivated and dedicated
Presentation skills, written communication, training delivery, project/information management, self-development, presenting technical information, self-confidence, and dealing with complexity
Microsoft Office skills
Experience with operations, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, alignments, calibrations, and system-level troubleshooting on analog/digital electronics
Knowledge of MS Windows applications and computer networking a plus
Experience in e-Learning a plus
Experience in videography and photography a plus
Experience with advanced technologies such as AR, VR, or CGI highly desired
Ability to travel for up to 35% per year
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Ability to work during off-shift hours and weekends as assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
Comprehensive benefits package
Bonus program eligibility, as applicable
Stock award program eligibility, as applicable
Relocation eligibility
Domestic and international travel opportunities