Instructor Technical Training

Location(s): Somerset Training Center

Job Schedule: Full-time – in office Monday - Friday

Education Requirement: Professional Certification (e.g. OEM Master Technician, ASE Master Technician etc.) or an AA degree.

Sponsorship: No   

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Instructor Technical Training to join our team in Somerset, NJ.

Instructs dealership technicians in the theory of operation, diagnosis, and repair of automotive systems used in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles; verifies their understanding of the subject matter using competency based training; prepares classrooms, workshops, and vehicles as appropriate; and maintains attendee training records in software system database. Responsibilities include facility related tasks and training vehicle inventory maintenance. 
Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

A Day in the Life:

• Conducts classroom lectures and discussions on theory of operation, technology, and specific automotive systems used in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles; instructs and demonstrates the use of special tools and equipment; verifies that students understand training and are competent to perform repairs as instructed.

• Performs classroom setup for instruction including collecting, preparing, and arranging media such as Technician guidebooks, Power Point presentations, diagram boards, and other materials collected from outside sources.

• Organizes workshop, vehicles, and workstations that use components such as engine or transmission assemblies and simulators that depict specific systems or components.  Assure that vehicles are appropriately set-up for the training session.

• Print class rosters, track technician progress and update training records at the completion of each class, Advise Dealer if technician incompletes class, help with enrollment activities when requested. 

• Works with area manager to maintain a vehicle inventory to ensure the correct mix of vehicles is available to support training curriculum and training vehicles are properly serviced and repaired.

• Maintains training center appearance and efficient operation; May be required to coordinate facility maintenance with vendors.

• Orders office and classroom supplies, technician’s guidebooks and support materials, and shop supplies.

• Schedules the use of the facility for other Nissan/Infiniti departments.

• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Who We're Looking for:

Required:

• Very strong automotive technical knowledge/background, preferably with some specific Nissan/Infiniti experience.  Skill in effectively managing classroom and workshop environments.

• Five or more years of work experience in a technical discipline, including two or more years of directly related professional Training experience.

• Professional Certification (e.g. OEM Master Technician, ASE Master Technician etc.) or an AA degree.  Consider equivalent related college or technical courses, seminars and in-house classroom training.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, other PC applications, or mainframe applications.

• Must have capabilities to move tables and chairs during class changes as well as move and place guide books and job aids (shipped in case lots).

• Must possess mobility sufficient for repetitive ingress and egress of vehicles, as well as the capability to walk several hundred feet to retrieve training vehicles, clean them as necessary and place them in the shop.  Must be able to place vehicles on a frame contact lift, requiring repetitive kneeling and arm strength sufficient to properly place lift arms under vehicle.  Must have sufficient arm strength to work with arms above head to prepare vehicles for training exercises after they are positioned on overhead lifts.  Must have the mobility to work under the dash area of vehicles to prepare workshop exercises.  Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as walk throughout the shop area to address technicians learning needs during workshop activities.  Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds when moving component based training materials.  Must be capable of removing and replacing wheel and tire assemblies during chassis training preparation and demonstration.

• Must be capable of working overhead such as when changing training vehicle fluids, as well as capable of lifting wheel and tire assemblies during tire rotations, lifting 12 volt batteries out of vehicles for replacement, etc.

Desired:

• ASE Master Tech Certification is a plus.

Travel:

20% day and or overnight travel.  Travel may consist of driven, flight based, or a combination of both.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Salary Range:

Salary Range Estimate: Annual Salary: (Minimum to Maximum of  Salary Range noted here). This compensation range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that it is uncommon for an employee to be placed at either end of the range.  Rather, an employee’s actual base salary generally may fall somewhere in between and reflect the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, and market norms.  Additionally, pay may be based on comparisons to the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles.