Altium

Freelance Technical Trainer – Altium (now Part of Renesas Electronics)

Australia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Electronics Design Automation, SoftwareIndustries

Certified Trainer – Content Developer

Employment Type: Freelance, Independent Contractor Location Type: Remote, with occasional onsite visits to customer locations or regional offices.


⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is revolutionizing the electronics design and manufacturing industry. Our digital platforms empower PCB designers, supply chains, and manufacturers, fostering unprecedented collaboration.

  • Innovative Technology: We offer a unique, transformative technology in the EDA space.
  • Global Reach: Trusted by over 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide.
  • Financial Strength: We are a growing, debt-free company with the resources to lead the EDA industry.

About the Role

The Certified Trainer – Content Developer is a key member of the Altium Training group, responsible for delivering expert instruction on Altium's products. The primary goal is to enable customers to leverage our product features and capabilities effectively through best practices. Engaging technical training across various media formats is crucial for customer success and Altium's long-term growth.

We are seeking an individual passionate about technical training and content verification, who can deliver training with a high level of professionalism and demonstrate proficiency with Altium tools.


Exclusivity Agreement

This is an exclusive arrangement with Altium. This role is a freelance, self-employed position, and you will work as an independent contractor, not as an employee of Altium or Renesas. We encourage former employees and retirees with Altium product experience and a passion for training and content development to apply.

Important Note: External Certified Trainers may not use Altium's provided Training Content, course outlines, or other intellectual property to deliver training through their own business or independent practice. However, trainers are permitted to provide Altium software instruction using their own proprietary training materials and methodologies.


Deliverables

  • Customer Training: Deliver training to Altium customers using Altium Training Content with a high level of professionalism.

    Courses to be delivered:

    • Altium Designer Instructor Led – Essentials
    • Altium Designer Instructor Led – Advanced
    • Altium Designer Instructor Led – Fundamentals Schematic
    • Altium Designer Instructor Led – Fundamentals PCB
    • Altium Designer Instructor Led – Harness Design
    • [New ILT Trainings as and when available]
  • Training Content Development: Develop training content for Altium Designer and other Altium products.


Course Structure

  • Essentials ILT: 3 days, 8 hours per day
  • Advanced ILT: 3 days, 8 hours per day
  • Fundamentals Schematic: 2 days, 8 hours per day
  • Fundamentals PCB: 2 days, 8 hours per day
  • Harness Design ILT: 1 day, 8 hours

Class Size: 12-15 students per class. Delivery Methods: Courses are delivered online and onsite at customer locations.


Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

  • Instruct Altium Customers using Altium Training Content.
  • Provide Online and Onsite Customer Training.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all Training Content provided to Altium Customers.
  • Collaborate effectively with other Trainers and colleagues.
  • Represent Altium professionally at all times.

Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Fluency in Spoken and Written English.
  • 2+ years of Experience with Altium products.
  • 2+ years of System / Board design experience using Altium Designer.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Oration and Technical Writing) in English.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to effectively communicate project/task status on time.
  • Must be driven, self-managed, organized, and motivated.

Preferred:

  • 1+ years of previous experience as a Technical Trainer, delivering both Face-to-Face and live web-based Training.

Working Conditions

  • Remote working.
  • Occasional visits to regional offices.

Skills

Altium Designer
Technical Training
Content Development
PCB Design
Supply Chain
Manufacturing
Instructional Design
Customer Training

Altium

Software solutions for PCB design automation

About Altium

Altium offers software solutions for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. Its main product, Altium 365, enables real-time collaboration and effective data management for PCB design projects, ensuring high reliability across various regions. The company operates on a subscription-based model, providing different tiers of software and optional add-on services to meet diverse customer needs. Altium's goal is to facilitate efficient and collaborative PCB design for a wide range of industries.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$6.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1-10Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Phone/Internet Stipend
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with Renesas could disrupt Altium's operations and customer service.
Strategic shifts post-acquisition may alienate existing Altium customers.
New Requirements & Systems Portal Application may face technical challenges or adoption issues.

Differentiation

Altium 365 offers real-time collaboration and data management for PCB design projects.
The platform ensures high uptime and reliability across US, Europe, and Asia regions.
Altium provides advanced simulation tools and component libraries as add-on services.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud-based PCB design tools boosts Altium 365's market potential.
Growing interest in AI-driven design automation enhances Altium's platform efficiency.
Expansion of electric vehicle market increases need for advanced PCB design tools.

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