Technical Trainer, Sr. Associate

Sr Specialist, Technical Training Reference #37627

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role Designs, develops, and delivers technical training programs and supporting materials for customers, service centers, and internal personnel. Collaborates with customer and cross‑functional teams to define training objectives, course content, and learning outcomes aligned with operational and business needs.

Translates engineering documentation, field service requirements, and software updates into structured lesson plans, hands‑on exercises, and instructional materials. Ensures all training content remains current with product features, system configurations, and service procedures.

Facilitates engaging learning experiences through instructor‑led classroom sessions, virtual delivery, and hands‑on laboratory training. Evaluates training effectiveness through assessments, learner feedback, and post‑training follow‑up, continuously improving course content to ensure applicability and impact in real‑world maintenance environments.

Primary Responsibilities

Deliver instructor‑led EO/IR maintenance training (basic and advanced intermediate levels) to global customers, service centers, and internal personnel, ensuring high‑quality, consistent learning experiences

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for intermediate Basic and Advanced level maintenance, providing technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentorship to training team members and internal stakeholders

Design, develop, and continuously improve maintenance training programs, including course content, hands‑on exercises, and supporting materials aligned to current product

Develop and maintain training assessments, evaluations, and validation tools; analyze learner feedback and performance data to enhance training effectiveness and outcomes

Provide technical leadership in the development and standardization of troubleshooting methodologies for EO/IR systems

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Field Service, and Technical Publications to ensure training content reflects current system design, service procedures, and operational requirements

Support factory repair and maintenance activities as required, maintaining hands‑on technical proficiency and real‑world system knowledge

Support the development, review, and validation of service manuals and maintenance procedures, including participation in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities

Travel domestically and internationally 30–60% to support training delivery, customer engagements and field support activities

Desired Capabilities

Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical tasks, projects, or processes with minimal supervision while delivering consistent, high‑quality results

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across functions, including Engineering, Field Service, and customer organizations

Proven instructional capability, including experience delivering technical training and applying adult learning principles in both classroom and hands‑on environments

Highly organized with strong planning and time‑management skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and anticipate challenges, risks, and training needs

Solid technical foundation in electronics, electro‑mechanical, electro‑optical, and video systems, with a preference for hands‑on maintenance experience

Extensive experience working with complex, integrated systems in an engineering, field service, or maintenance capacity

Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, and to translate that knowledge into structured training and standardized troubleshooting methodologies

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30–60%) to support training delivery and customer engagements

Ability to meet Controlled Goods requirements and obtain and maintain applicable security clearances

Demonstrated proficiency in a relevant technical discipline, with hands‑on experience supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting complex integrated systems

Formal training certification (e.g., instructional techniques or adult education) or equivalent experience delivering technical training in a professional environment

Experience designing, developing, and delivering technical training programs, including curriculum development, hands‑on exercises, and learner assessments

Working knowledge of eLearning principles, tools, and blended learning approaches

Familiarity with government and defense training standards (e.g., MIL‑STDs, UK MoD specifications) is considered an asset

Experience in maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of integrated electro‑optical, electronic, or electro‑mechanical systems is an asset

Multilingual capability is considered an asset

Desired Education and Experiences

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Electro‑Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Requires practical knowledge of job area

Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $55,000 to $85,000

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.

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