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 Electrical, HVAC, or Industrial Safety.
• Experience with virtual labs, AR/VR simulations, or SCORM/xAPI content development.
• Familiarity with competency-based education (CBE) and national credentialing frameworks.
• Certifications such as:
  • SACA Certified Industry 4.0 Associate or Specialist
  • SMRP Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
  • NIMS Industrial Maintenance modules
  • OSHA 10 or 30 - General Industry
  • NFPA 70E
  • ATD Instructional Design or E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate
  • Articulate Storyline 360/Rise 360 training or certification
  • Canvas Certified Educator

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:

• Creative, inventive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and flexible, with the ability to work cross-functionally and independently.
• A lifelong learner who is comfortable learning new tools and technologies.
• Data-driven and results-oriented.
• An effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to balance multiple projects and competing priorities.
• You will receive the following benefits:
• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan
• Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.