Technical Instructor

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging technical training sessions to customers and resellers in both French and English, onsite, online, and at Cognex facilities.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises, providing guidance and feedback to ensure participant success.
• Customize and deliver presentations and training materials that simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Manage training logistics, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and coordination with clients or facilities.
• Maintain and manage classroom hardware and software to ensure effective training sessions.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to register students, track progress, and generate completion certificates.
• Contribute to content development, including creating videos and tutorials for self-guided learning.
• Travel frequently (up to 50%) to customer facilities and regional Cognex offices for onsite training.

Requirements

• Fluency in both French and English is required.
• 2+ years of experience in technical training or a similar customer-facing technical role.
• Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft 365 Suite, and basic networking knowledge.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to relocate to Rueil-Malmaison (France) or nearby.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of vision systems, cameras, and optics.
• Experience with Cognex products such as DataMan, In-Sight, or VisionPro.

About the Company

Cognex is the global leader in machine vision, delivering innovative hardware and software solutions to the world's top manufacturers. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software, Cognex vision and ID systems capture and analyze images to solve the toughest problems in industrial manufacturing, product quality, and robotics.