Technical Curriculum Developer (Advanced Manufacturing)

Technical Curriculum Developer – Advanced Manufacturing Location: Remote

Travel: 5–10% travel for site research and shadowing

Time Zone: EST

Duration: Contract

Pay Rate: $50.00/hr W-2

Position Overview We are seeking a technically minded Technical Curriculum Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of scalable training solutions for skilled trades in Advanced Manufacturing.

This role is ideal for a technical translator—someone who can deconstruct complex engineering systems and rebuild them into structured, high-quality learning modules. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Electrical, Instrumentation, and PLC/Controls, while also being comfortable with Industrial Mechanical systems. This is not simply a writing role; it requires someone who understands how machines and facilities operate and how to teach others to operate and maintain them.

Key Responsibilities Content Design & Development – 70%

• Build interactive digital learning modules using Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) and Google Workspace, fully integrated into the Canvas LMS.
• Develop instructor manuals, detailed lesson plans, facilitation guides, and learner workbooks providing clear, step-by-step instructions for complex technical tasks.
• Create technical diagrams, videos, animations, and interactive demonstrations to help learners visualize complex processes such as electricity and fluid flow.
• Design hands-on laboratory exercises, diagnostic tests, and performance-based assessments for electrical and mechanical systems, including safety documentation.
• Translate technical competencies into modular, progressive skill-building sequences that move from foundational theory to advanced industrial troubleshooting.

Curriculum Maintenance & Feedback – 20%

• Synthesize feedback from learners, instructors, and field subject matter experts to identify pain points and drive curriculum improvements.
• Manage the update cycle for existing modules, including adding, updating, or removing content based on changing industry standards and market signals.
• Maintain version control and technical documentation for training materials to ensure consistency across programs.

Program Support & Collaboration – 10%

• Develop instructor onboarding materials and resource libraries, including technical reference sheets and troubleshooting guides.
• Assist with program descriptions and technical marketing materials for recruitment and external partnership engagement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally while also managing projects and tasks independently.

Required Qualifications Technical & Industrial Expertise

• 1–3 years of technical instructional design experience.
• 1–3 years of experience working in or with electrical or electromechanical roles in industrial environments.
• Strong technical background with the ability to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter.
• Ability to communicate clearly in live digital conversations via platforms such as Zoom or in an in-person training environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and PLC logic and troubleshooting.

• Experience or strong technical familiarity with integrated mechanical systems, including:

• Industrial HVAC, chillers, and cooling towers
• VFD-controlled pumping systems
• Heat exchangers and hydronic piping loops
• Water treatment and filtration systems
• Industrial conveyor systems, sorters, and motor-driven rollers
• Diesel generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS)

• Basic pneumatic and hydraulic controls

• 1–3 years of experience working in or consulting for Advanced Manufacturing environments with skilled tradespersons.

Instructional Design & Technology

• 1–3 years of experience in instructional design or technical training content creation.
• Associate-level proficiency with Articulate 360.
• Associate-level proficiency with Canvas LMS.
• High proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to simplify expert-level technical terminology into structured, teachable content.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and regulatory requirements, such as OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in maintenance-related disciplines such as El…