Technical Training Manager Jobs in California

Technical Training Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, enterprise software, healthcare systems, and utilities at levels from coordinator through senior director. The largest concentrations of hiring are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Salesforce, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep training and learning development functions. Instructional design for technical systems, LMS administration, and compliance-driven workforce upskilling are the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerRhoda AI
Top cityMountain View, CA
Cities hiring13
Work type40% Remote
Top industryScience

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RIDE Services- Technical Training Manager
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RIDE Services- Technical Training Manager
RIDE
Pasadena, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $135k/yr
On-Site

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Illumina
Senior Global Technical Training & Development Engineer
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Senior Global Technical Training & Development Engineer
Illumina
San Diego, California
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$98k - $148k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr. Technical Sales Training Specialist
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Sr. Technical Sales Training Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Carlsbad, California
Content & Communications
Marketing
Public Relations (PR)
$94k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in biological science
10,000+

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PTC
Technical Training Engineer - Specialist
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Technical Training Engineer - Specialist
PTC
California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Analytics
Data Science
$70k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Google
Technical Program Manager, Technical Training and Strategy Execution
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Technical Program Manager, Technical Training and Strategy Execution
Google
Sunnyvale, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$192k - $278k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Technical Training Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mountain View
3 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Irvine
1 job
Fremont
1 job
Carlsbad
1 job
Pasadena
1 job
San Jose
1 job
Sunnyvale
1 job

Technical Training Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Rhoda AI
Rhoda AI2 open roles
PTC
PTC1 open role
MTSI
MTSI1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in technical training manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education technology, or a related technical field
  • Three or more years managing technical training programs in a corporate or manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Experience developing curriculum for regulated industries including aerospace, semiconductor, or healthcare
  • Certification such as ATD CPLP or SHRM-CP recognized by California employers as a differentiator
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to partner with engineering and compliance teams

Technical Training Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical training manager in California?

The most direct path starts with a bachelor's degree in instructional design, organizational development, education technology, or an engineering discipline paired with training experience. California has no state-issued license specific to technical training managers, but employers in regulated industries such as aerospace, biotech, and utilities expect familiarity with Cal/OSHA training compliance requirements. Most candidates move into the manager role after several years as a training specialist or technical writer, often earning an ATD or SHRM credential along the way.

How much do technical training managers make in California?

Technical training managers in California earn a median of about $156,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,900 for the lowest 10% to over $274,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical training managers in California?

Employers hiring technical training managers in California right now include Rhoda AI, PTC, and MTSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's mix of defense contractors, large health systems, and major tech headquarters creates consistent demand across industries rather than concentrating hiring in a single sector.

Which California cities have the most technical training manager jobs?

Mountain View, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most technical training manager openings in California. The Bay Area's density of enterprise technology and biotech headquarters drives the largest share of postings, while Los Angeles draws demand from aerospace primes and entertainment studios, and San Diego's defense and life sciences cluster sustains consistent hiring independent of the larger metros.

Are there remote technical training manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many comparable management roles. About 60% of technical training manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much curriculum development, LMS administration, and virtual facilitation can be done off-site. Roles requiring hands-on lab safety training or equipment qualification in manufacturing or biotech settings tend to remain fully on-site.

How can I get hired as a technical training manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a training specialist or instructional designer role at a large California employer, then building toward management. Companies like Kaiser Permanente, Northrop Grumman, and UC system campuses run learning and development associate programs that welcome candidates with strong instructional design portfolios or a relevant master's degree even without formal management history. Lateral moves from technical writing, quality assurance, or subject matter expert roles are common, and completing an ATD certificate program significantly strengthens an application.

Where can I find and apply to technical training manager jobs in California?

Migrate Mate lists current technical training manager openings in California drawn from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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