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Senior Technical Service Trainer

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Jul 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to teach a hands-on repair skill to a technician who was struggling with it in the classroom. What did you change to get through to them?

whether the candidate adapts instruction methods for different learners rather than repeating the same explanation

Tell me about a piece of technical documentation you wrote or revised, like an installation or diagnostic manual. What was wrong with the original and how did you fix it?

real experience producing technical documents versus just using them

Tell me about a time you had to deliver the same training content live in person and over a livestream. What did you have to change about how you taught it?

adaptability across in-person and remote training formats since this role requires both

Tell me about a time a training schedule or curriculum deadline shifted on you with little notice. What did you do?

how the candidate handles the shifting priorities and moving deadlines the posting flags

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a service bulletin or manual that was already published. What did you do about it?

attention to detail, willingness to push back on inaccurate technical content, and understanding the stakes of bad documentation

Technical

A generator comes into your lab with an intermittent fault that only shows up under load and won't reproduce on the bench. How do you troubleshoot it in a training session so the technicians actually learn the process, not just the fix?

depth of diagnostic knowledge and ability to teach a repeatable troubleshooting method, not just find the answer

How would you build a testing plan to confirm a group of technicians actually learned to troubleshoot a specific system, not just sat through the class?

ability to design assessments that measure competence rather than attendance

Describe your experience with generator start-up and troubleshooting specifically. What's the most complex electrical or engine issue you've walked a technician through?

depth of hands-on technical knowledge on the actual product category, not just general mechanical experience

What's your experience using SAP or a similar ERP system for tracking warranty rates or parts, and how did that tie into your training work?

familiarity with the specific systems named in the job, since it's called out as a preferred qualification

Situational

Say you're setting the warranty flat rate for a brand new generator prototype and there's no historical repair data to base it on. How do you approach that?

ability to build estimates from technical judgment when data is missing

You're mentoring a newer trainer who is technically strong but their sessions run long and lose the room. What do you actually say to them and what do you have them try differently?

coaching skill and comfort giving direct feedback on instructional technique

If you had to work with engineering or product teams to fabricate a training unit for a new product line, what information would you need from them before you started, and where do these projects usually go wrong?

experience collaborating cross-functionally on physical training tools and foreseeing practical problems

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? In the role of Senior Technical Service Trainer working onsite at our service training center in Wisconsin you will be part of the Service Training team.   The   Senior   Technical Service Trainer   is responsible for   training/instructing technicians in all aspects of repair and installation   for Generac products .   The senior trainer uses a variety of methods during the training sessions including classroom presentations and   hands on   lab instruction.  In addition to   in person   training, the Senior Trainer will   be responsible for   conducting some training via live stream.     The   Senior   Technical Service Trainer applies technical skills and knowledge of start-up, operation and troubleshooting of all Generac products.   The position   is responsible for   mentoring and   training   lower level   trainers. Minimum Qualifications :       • High School Diploma or equivalent   • 5   years field technician experience in HVAC, automotive, generator or similar discipline or   5   years combined field technician experience an d technical training experience   Preferred Qualifications :       • Associates or Bachelor’s   degree   • Curriculum development experience   • Experience evaluating and coaching instructor technique   • Technician Excellence or   ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification   • Previous   experie nce using SAP or equivalent ERP Essential Duties • Instruct and train technicians in all aspects of repair and installation for Generac products using a variety of methods including classroom instruction, hands on labs, and live stream training.  • Lead the development of technical training curriculum.    • Write and review technical documentation such as owner, installation, diagnostic and flat rate manuals and service and training bulletins.  • Establish warranty flat rates for new product prototypes.  • Work with internal departments to fabricate training units.  • Mentors lower level technical service trainers.  Assists in onboarding and training of technical service trainers.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of MS Office to include: MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel  • Advanced skills in writing and presenting / instructing technical information  • Ability to develop testing plans  • Technical aptitude to do advanced generator start up and troubleshooting  • Ability to deal with shifting priorities and moving deadlines  • Highly organized and detail oriented;   • Familiarity with hand tools and test equipment.  #LI-BB1 Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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