Assembly Technician (Energy Systems) – Technical Center Workshop
Scout Motors · Blythewood, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Scout Motors (automotive) in Blythewood, SC. Read, interpret, and follow HV safety procedures, service documentation, assembly instructions, and hardware retrofit instructions.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 71%
- Lean 41%
- Tooling 35%
- Union environment 29%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Scout Motors in Blythewood
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Full description from Scout MotorsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
— an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you’ll do
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 energy systems , including high ‑ voltage (HV) batteries, electric drive units, inverters, and thermal management systems .
- ✓Perform hands ‑ on installation, removal, inspection, and rework of HV battery systems, electric motors, inverters, HV cabling, and charging infrastructure on prototype, pre ‑ series, and development vehicles.
- ✓Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair high ‑ voltage and low ‑ voltage electrical issues related to propulsion, charging, and drivetrain systems.
- ✓Perform HV system isolation and safety procedures, including lock ‑ out/tag ‑ out (LOTO), to ensure safe handling of high ‑ voltage components.
- ✓Use OEM diagnostic and service tools to interpret fault codes, perform software updates, and support system calibration or configuration as required.
- ✓Support installation, routing, inspection, and verification of HV connectors, shielding, grounding, and interlock systems.
- ✓Perform inspection and rework of cooling and thermal systems supporting batteries, inverters, motors, and power electronics.
- ✓Support installation and removal of vehicle measurement and data acquisition equipment related to energy systems and drivetrain testing.
- ✓Perform short functional or validation drives to verify repairs, updates, and system performance where applicable.
- ✓Read, interpret, and follow HV safety procedures, service documentation, assembly instructions, and hardware retrofit instructions.
- ✓Maintain accurate vehicle records by documenting diagnostics, rework actions, repairs, and software updates in designated documentation tools.
- ✓Support training and onboarding of new team members on HV safety practices, diagnostics, and troubleshooting processes as needed.
- ✓Participate in daily workshop team meetings and maintain a clean, organized, and safety ‑ compliant work environment.
- ✓Collaborate closely with engineering, validation, and test teams to support development, build readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their
Location & Travel Expectations
- •Location: Blythewood, South Carolina
- •Attendance: Daily
- •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.
- •Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle builds, testing activities, or company events. Valid drivers license required.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- •3+ years of professional experience working with electric or hybrid vehicle systems, including high ‑ voltage components.
- •Hands ‑ on experience with HV batteries, electric motors, inverters, power electronics, and drivetrain systems.
- •Demonstrated understanding of high ‑ voltage safety practices, including isolation and lock ‑ out/tag ‑ out procedures.
- •Experience using OEM diagnostic tools to read fault codes, update software, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
- •Ability to read and follow HV safety documentation, service procedures, wiring diagrams, and retrofit instructions.
- •Experience working in a workshop, prototype, pre ‑ series, or manufacturing environment.
- •Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles for functional verification and testing.
- •Ability to work independently and as part of a cross ‑ functional team.
A successful candidate may also have
- •High ‑ Voltage (HV) certification or equivalent EV safety training.
- •Certificate in Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- •Knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
- •Familiarity with vehicle integration software, data logging, and test instrumentation.
- •Experience working in a manufacturing or production facility.
- •Experience working with Hybrid/Electric (EV) vehicles and HV systems.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the