Industrial Automation Trainer

Company Description Skillnet Learning is a specialized training organization focused on Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing skills development. The company works closely with government skill bodies, sector skill councils, corporations, and public departments to build future-ready talent for modern industry needs. Skillnet Learning designs and delivers industry-aligned programs that support workforce upskilling and reskilling. The organizations partnerships and practical training approach provide learners with relevant, hands-on experience for advanced manufacturing environments.

Role Description The Industrial Automation Trainer will deliver instructor-led training on industrial automation technologies and practices to learners at Skillnet Learnings facility in the Dehradun. This full-time, on-site role involves preparing training materials, structuring lessons, and conducting classroom and lab sessions on topics such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, robotics, and industrial communication systems. The trainer will demonstrate equipment operation, guide learners through practical exercises, and ensure adherence to safety standards in the lab. Daily responsibilities include evaluating learner performance, providing feedback and coaching, updating training content to align with current industry standards, and maintaining training equipment and tools. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to refine curricula and support assessments and certification processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including PLC programming, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial drives and controls.
• Practical experience with industrial sensors, actuators, robotics, and industrial communication protocols in manufacturing or process industries.
• Ability to design and deliver structured training content, including lesson plans, lab exercises, and assessment tools.
• Competence in explaining technical concepts clearly, with effective presentation, facilitation, and classroom management skills.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, such as smart factories, digital manufacturing, and integration of IT/OT systems.
• Relevant technical qualification such as a diploma or degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience as a trainer, instructor, or mentor in industrial automation or related fields is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively with institutional partners, follow standardized curricula, and support certification and assessment processes.
• Commitment to safety practices in training labs and adherence to organizational policies and quality standards.