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Benshaw

Designs rugged motor starters and drives

Electrical Technical Training Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In PersonTravel approximately 15%–30% to customer sites, distributor locations, training events, trade shows, and Benshaw facilities across the United States.
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, industrial automation, or a related field is preferred; equivalent industry experience is considered.
  • At least 5 years of experience in technical training, applications engineering, field service, industrial automation, or a related role.
  • Strong working knowledge of medium- and low-voltage motor control systems, soft starters, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and industrial control systems.
  • Experience with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, and Profibus.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and instructional skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without restriction or the need for current or future visa sponsorship, including temporary work authorizations.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver technical training programs covering medium- and low-voltage products, including variable frequency drives, soft starters, and control systems.
  • Conduct instructor-led and virtual training sessions for customers, distributors, service personnel, and internal teams.
  • Provide instruction on system operation, configuration, commissioning, startup procedures, best application practices, and troubleshooting.
  • Deliver hands-on demonstrations and laboratory exercises using production and training equipment.
  • Develop manuals, presentations, quick-start guides, videos, and other instructional resources.
  • Continuously improve training curriculum through customer feedback, product updates, and industry best practices.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for motor control systems, variable frequency drives, soft starters, and associated control systems.
  • Provide technical support and application guidance to customers, distributors, and internal teams.
  • Assist customers and channel partners with product configuration, troubleshooting, and application-related questions.
  • Participate in product launches, technical workshops, and customer education initiatives.
  • Serve as a technical resource for Regional Sales Managers, distributors, and channel partners.
  • Assist with application reviews, product selection, and solution recommendations.
  • Support sales efforts through customer visits, technical presentations, demonstrations, training events, and trade shows.
  • Provide technical input for proposals, quotations, and application recommendations.
  • In special circumstances, assist with startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, or onsite customer support activities requiring advanced product expertise.
  • Support factory acceptance testing, product demonstrations, customer visits, and training events involving hands-on equipment operation.
  • Collaborate with Service and Engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Travel approximately 15%–30% to customer sites, distributor locations, training events, trade shows, and company facilities across the United States.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, mining, water and wastewater, oil and gas, power generation, or heavy industrial markets.
  • Experience developing training curriculum, e-learning content, or technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEC, and other applicable standards.
  • NETA Level III certification is advantageous but not required.

About the company

Benshaw designs and builds rugged solid-state motor starters and drives that power large motors in heavy industry. Their products switch and regulate electrical power with solid-state electronics to provide on/off control, soft-start, speed regulation, and motor protection. They differentiate themselves through a long history, a broad North American footprint via the Amconex Group, and international reach supported by AuCom Electronics, plus growth from acquisitions that broaden product lines and capacity. The goal is to be a dependable, widely available motor-control supplier for heavy industry and to expand its product range and manufacturing capacity worldwide.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • February 2026 Amconex launch preserved Benshaw brands, leadership, and customer relationships.
  • Benshaw's Catalyst Connection apprenticeship expands hourly production talent in Pittsburgh.
  • Benshaw's AuCom partnership creates global cross-sell across NEMA and IEC customers.

What critics are saying

  • Ownership history looks messy: 2025 Curtiss-Wright and 2026 Amconex statements conflict.
  • ABB, Siemens, and Eaton bundle broader automation, squeezing Benshaw pricing and channels.
  • Mining and oilfield capex downturns hit Benshaw orders within one budget cycle.

What makes Benshaw unique

  • Amconex Group unites Benshaw and AuCom across NEMA and IEC motor controls.
  • Benshaw runs two factories and regional offices across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Since 1983, Benshaw specialized in rugged solid-state starters for heavy industry.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

Benshaw
Oct 6th, 2023
Benshaw Apprenticeship Program

Benshaw recently partnered with Catalyst Connection, a Pittsburgh-based not-for-profit organization, to launch a new apprenticeship program for hourly production employees.

PR Newswire
Feb 23rd, 2022
Benshaw, Inc. hires Fran Livingston as Executive Director

To support this rapid growth, Benshaw has announced plans to further expand operations, and Fran Livingston has joined the organization as Executive Director.

Benshaw
Jan 25th, 2022
Benshaw, Inc. launches three-part series of white papers that provides valuable technical information

To address these questions, Benshaw has released a new three-part series of white papers that provides valuable technical information intended to help customers “Get their motor running.”