Instructor Technical Training

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Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading maker of construction and mining equipment, engines, turbines and locomotives, is hiring an Instructor Technical Training for its Kiel Training Center. The role focuses on delivering technical education for the GCM34 engine family used in power generation, oil and gas, and related applications. Each day the instructor will run both classroom and hands‑on sessions for customers and internal staff, following Caterpillar's training guidelines. Responsibilities include designing and installing new training rigs, creating course material, and preparing practical exercises. The instructor also maintains the training facilities, supports the commissioning team, engineering, project management and customer service, and may travel to customer sites as part of comprehensive support. The position requires an industrial or mechatronic technician background with solid experience in engine work, specifically medium‑speed gas engines such as Caterpillar or MaK models. Candidates must have performed power‑plant service tasks, know maintenance intervals, and be skilled at troubleshooting engine controls. A strong grasp of balance‑of‑plant components and their interactions is essential. Language proficiency must be at least C1 German and B2 English, and the applicant should be comfortable with Office 365. The role involves up to 50 % worldwide travel and demands a high level of self‑organisation, teamwork and a genuine enjoyment of interacting with people. Preferred experience includes prior work as a field service technician on GCM34 engines or previous teaching of medium‑speed engine technology. The job offers varied and challenging duties, the chance to influence the future of Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Service organization, and a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary of €2,211.58, €5,483 gross per month, 30 days of vacation, a pension plan, bicycle leasing, a job ticket and a wellbeing allowance. The position is onsite five days a week in Kiel. What the role asks for: - Industrial or mechatronic technician qualification - Mandatory experience with medium‑speed gas engines - Power‑plant service and maintenance experience - Troubleshooting engine control expertise - Very good German (C1) language level - Very good English (B2) language level - Digital competency in Office 365 - Willingness to travel worldwide up to 50 % (must‑have)