Specialist, Automation in Body Shop (Underbody)

Overview

Plan and implement electrical/automation systems for Scout's body shop.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical planning
• automation design
• digital planning
• project management
• specification creation
• test coordination

Tasks

-Planning the electrical installations and automation in the SCOUT body shop -Plan standardization and development of new concepts and services -Digital planning of the electrical equipment of intelligent manufacturing plants -Digital project management from concept to handover of production facilities to production -Ensuring project objectives in terms of cost, schedule, and results -Creating specifications for software functions and components -Coordination, planning and execution of tests in the commissioning phase -The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.

Requirements

• automation
• siemens tia
• eplan
• fanuc robots
• electrical design
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously -Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time. -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 New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. -Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail -3 years of professional experience in Automation (Siemens Tia Portal, ePlan, Fanuc Robots, electrical design of cabinets, power feeding, etc.) -Bachelor's/Master's degree in electrical engineering or related fields -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.

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Benefits

-Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans -Generous Paid Time Off including: -401(k) program with: -20 days planned PTO, as accrued -40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually -Competitive insurance including: -Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders -Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

About Scout Motors Inc.

-A $2 billion, 1,100-acre factory is being built in Blythewood, SC, targeting 200,000 vehicles/year by 2027. -Scout debuted concept models – the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup – in October 2024, with production slated for late 2027. -To address range concerns, plans include both full-electric and extended-range versions offering up to 500 mi. -It bypasses traditional dealers, using direct digital sales and branded ‘Scout Studios’ and workshops. -An R&D center opened in Novi, Michigan in 2024, followed by offices in Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC, cementing U.S. roots. -Its first SC plant will support up to 100 retail outlets nationwide. -Scout combines nostalgic, rugged styling—real buttons and retro cues—with modern EV tech and zonal architecture.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-considers applicants with arrest/conviction records per sf, la, and nyc fair‑chance ordinances.