R &D Technician (Body) – Technical Center Workshop

Support the upkeep and repair of automated equipment, including PLCs and robotics, by troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and software issues to ensure smooth operation and reduce downtime.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• →Support Technical Center Workshop activities related to vehicle build, rework, and validation with a focus on Automotive Body systems, including Body‑in‑White (BIW) and paint‑related components. 
• →Perform hands‑on body assembly, disassembly, and rework activities, including installation of special body parts and support of potential body modifications for prototype, pre‑series, and development vehicles. 
• →Perform metal work and part rework activities, including alignment correction, fit adjustment, and refinement of body components to meet dimensional, fit, and functional requirements. 
• →Support spot welding and other joining processes as required for body repairs, modifications, or validation activities. 
• →Perform initial vehicle or body‑related diagnostics and root cause analysis for reported issues and document findings in appropriate systems. 
• →Repair or modify body components and assemblies, including replacement or rework of damaged or non‑conforming parts. 
• →Support installation and removal of vehicle measurement equipment or fixtures used for body validation and analysis as required. 
• →Perform short functional or validation drives, where applicable, to verify body repairs, updates, or modifications. 
• →Read, interpret, and follow body repair procedures, joining instructions, assembly documentation, and hardware retrofit instructions. 
• →Maintain accurate vehicle and body work records by documenting rework actions, repairs, and modifications in designated documentation tools. 
• →Support training and onboarding of new team members on body rework, metal work, documentation, and troubleshooting processes as needed. 
• →Participate in daily workshop team meetings and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. 
• →Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, build readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.