What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle Build & Integration
- Support Technical Center Workshop activities related to vehicle build, rework, and validation with a focus on all Assembly operations.
- Independently perform vehicle assembly, disassembly, modification, and rework activities on prototype, pre-production, and development vehicles.
- Install, fabricate, modify, and adapt components and systems when standard work instructions or service procedures are unavailable.
- Support integration of engineering development parts, prototypes, test equipment, and experimental hardware.
- Perform vehicle builds requiring a combination of mechanical, electrical, chassis, and energy system expertise.
- Develop practical installation solutions while maintaining engineering intent, safety requirements, and build quality.
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Independently diagnose complex vehicle issues using systematic troubleshooting techniques and root cause analysis.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve mechanical, electrical, software, integration, and vehicle performance concerns.
- Utilize diagnostic tools, test equipment, vehicle network analysis tools, and engineering data to determine root causes.
- Troubleshoot vehicle systems with limited documentation or engineering guidance.
- Provide detailed feedback and technical recommendations to engineering teams.
Mechanical & Chassis Systems
- Diagnose, repair, and modify suspension, steering, braking, structural, and underbody systems.
- Perform wheel alignments, chassis setup changes, component replacement, and ride/handling evaluations.
- Support prototype testing activities and validate corrective actions through functional evaluations.
Electrical & Energy Systems
- Install, diagnose, repair, and validate low-voltage and high-voltage vehicle systems.
- Support work involving batteries, power electronics, drive units, charging systems, thermal management systems, sensors, and vehicle communication networks.
- Perform high-voltage safety procedures, isolation activities, and lockout/tagout practices when applicable.
- Utilize diagnostic software and OEM tools to analyze faults, perform calibrations, and support software updates.
Testing & Validation Support
- Install and remove instrumentation, measurement systems, data acquisition hardware, and test equipment.
- Conduct validation drives and functional checks to verify repairs, modifications, and engineering changes.
- Support engineering investigations by collecting data, documenting observations, and recommending corrective actions.
- Assist with vehicle readiness for test events, engineering reviews, and development milestones.
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Accurately document diagnostics, repairs, modifications, rework actions, and engineering observations.
- Create and improve work procedures, best practices, and build documentation when gaps are identified.
- Support knowledge transfer and training of other technicians as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase workshop efficiency, quality, and safety.
Location & Travel Expectations
The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and hands-on workshop activities. The role will be based at a Scout Motors Production Technical Center location in Blythewood, South Carolina. Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle builds, test events, or company activities.
