R & D Technician
Scout Motors · Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Posted about a month ago · $26.44-$33.65
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
- low 0 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
- Hiring momentum
- 348 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.
About this role
As an R & D Technician at Scout Motors, you will support the upkeep and repair of automated equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and assist in vehicle assembly and validation. Your role will involve hands-on work with vehicle systems, including high-voltage components, and you will collaborate with various teams to ensure vehicle readiness and performance.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Motors as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or GED required
- 3+ years of professional experience in automotive assembly, vehicle service, prototype builds, manufacturing, or technical workshop environments
- Hands-on experience working with vehicle mechanical, electrical, chassis, suspension, and/or high-voltage systems
- Experience diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems using diagnostic equipment, service information, and technical documentation
- Ability to read and follow service procedures, assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, alignment specifications, and retrofit documentation
- Experience performing vehicle assembly, rework, troubleshooting, and validation activities
Nice to have
- Technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent automotive experience preferred
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including planned and unplanned PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Annual performance bonus program
- Competitive hourly wages starting at $26.44-$33.65 with potential increases
Worth weighing
- In-person attendance is required daily in Blythewood, SC
- Role may require occasional travel to participate in events
- No remote work option available for residents of New York City
- Final pay rate is determined based on skills and experience, which may vary
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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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