Technical Training Program Manager

About Eos Energy Enterprises

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

Overall Summary: 

The Program Manager, Technical Training will be responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs that empower our employees with the skills and knowledge they need to excel. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of technical training programs for our manufacturing workforce.

This role will be deeply embedded on the production floor, working side-by-side with operators, technicians, and supervisors to identify skill gaps, deliver impactful training, and oversee and further build-out a structured apprenticeship program Additionally, this role will work closely with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to create training content that is up-to-date, relevant, and effective.

Location: Onsite in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage technical training programs for manufacturing employees (new hires, cross-training, upskilling)

• Teach technical skills using a variety of instructional methods, including classroom-style lectures and hands-on demonstrations on the production floor, using real equipment and processes to ensure practical learning.

• Deliver essential soft skills training to manufacturing supervisors through strategies that seamlessly integrate with production schedules.

• Create engaging and effective training materials, including presentations, manuals, SOPs, and worksheets tailored to different learning levels

• Assess current workforce skills and create customized learning paths for various job roles and levels.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, as well as subject matter experts, to develop, implement, and ultimately oversee apprenticeship curriculums that align with training and production needs and overall company goals.

• Serve as a coach and mentor to apprentices and frontline workers in their technical growth, partnering with supervisors and HR Business Partners (HRBPs).

• Implement tracking systems to measure training effectiveness, skill progression, and apprenticeship success, in partnership with HRBPs and the HRIS team.

• Produce training schedules and classroom agendas.

• Ensure training records are up to date and readily available to operations staff.

• Assist in training plans for grant-related purposes.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., OSHA, DOL apprenticeship standards, etc.)

• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure training content is relevant.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's in Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.

• Eight 8+) or more years of experience required, including experience in technical training, workforce development, or manufacturing leadership

• Strong background in hands-on manufacturing operations, and ability to train across mechanical, electrical, and process-based systems.

• Proven experience designing and delivering adult learning programs in an industrial or production environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of electrochemistry and battery engineering principles.

• Experience with material characterization techniques and testing methods.

• Familiarity with competency models, skills matrices, and training documentation systems.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for workforce development and mentoring frontline employees.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, safety practices, and technical troubleshooting.

Travel

• Overnight/North America: Less than 10%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.  Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, etc. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.