# Diesel Technician, Instructor

**Company**: Saronic Technologies
**Location**: San Diego
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/saronic/2530a749-f8aa-4f35-8f73-d34f1e81895d
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_916a2396-a71

## Description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Diesel Technician Instructor to design, develop, and deliver advanced technical training programs focused on diesel propulsion systems for autonomous surface vessels (ASVs).

As a Diesel Technician Instructor, you will be responsible for creating and executing hands-on training initiatives that encompass diesel engine maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and system troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading instructor-led training for internal personnel and external customers on diesel engine systems, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting workflows
* Facilitating hands-on labs, practical maintenance exercises, and field-based training events
* Evaluating trainee performance, administering assessments, and providing actionable feedback and remediation
* Developing and maintaining training materials, including lesson plans, SOPs, technical guides, and practical exercises

The ideal candidate will have 4-8+ years of experience as a diesel technician, preferably in marine or heavy equipment environments, and strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to support multiple training events.

In addition to a competitive salary, Saronic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, generous PTO and holidays, parental leave, and retirement plan matching.

## Skills

### Required
- diesel engine maintenance
- diagnostics
- repair
- system troubleshooting
- training program development
- instructor-led training
- hands-on lab experience
- practical maintenance exercises
- field-based training events

### Nice to have
- marine diesel experience
- Volvo VODIA experience
- diagnostic tools
- multimeters
- oscilloscopes