Instructor Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Empower customers and colleagues to master TRUMPF technology. As a Technical Instructor, you’ll deliver engaging, hands-on training in operation, programming, and maintenance for TRUMPF machines—through standardized courses at our training centers and customized on‑site sessions.

Locations: Farmington, CT (primary), Chicago, IL, Costa Mesa, CA, plus customer sites.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver high‑impact training across assigned product lines for customers and TRUMPF employees.
• Tailor and improve curricula with the Head of Punch/Press Brake Training to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with HQ trainers and curriculum developers to keep content accurate and up to date.
• Lead on‑site trainings and conduct field research at customer and TRUMPF facilities (up to 33% travel, domestic and international).
• Manage schedules, attendance, and training records; evaluate Service Engineer performance during training.
• Gather and analyze learner feedback to continuously enhance course quality.
• Support Continuous Improvement, SYNCHRO initiatives, and special projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What you bring:

• Strong technical foundation in CNC sheet metal machine tools (TRUMPF experience preferred).
• Training and/or field service experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; confident classroom and shop‑floor presence.
• Solid PC skills: operating systems, networking, Microsoft Office.
• Education: 2‑year technical degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Why TRUMPF:

• Teach industry‑leading machines that shape modern manufacturing.
• Blend classroom instruction with real‑world, on‑site problem solving.
• Join a collaborative, global team with clear growth opportunities.

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