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R &D Technician (Body) – Technical Center Workshop

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 Technical Center Workshop by performing hands-on assembly, disassembly, and rework of automotive body systems. Your role will involve troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, conducting diagnostics, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the smooth operation of vehicle builds and modifications. You will also maintain accurate records of repairs and modifications while participating in team meetings to promote a clean and safe work environment.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 equivalent required
  • 3+ years of professional experience in automotive production, body repair, BIW, or paint-related work
  • Strong hands-on experience with Automotive Body systems, including BIW components, body panels, and structural parts
  • Experience with metal work, part rework, alignment correction, and fit adjustments
  • Familiarity with spot welding or similar joining processes used in body repair or modification
  • Ability to read and follow body repair procedures, assembly instructions, and retrofit documentation

Nice to have

  • Certificate in Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, or a related field
  • State mechanic or body repair certification(s)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or production facility
  • Knowledge of vehicle dimensional measurement systems and body alignment processes
  • Familiarity with vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

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 after 6 months

Worth weighing

  • No remote work option for New York City applicants
  • Role requires in-person attendance daily in Blythewood, SC
  • Travel may be required for events on behalf of the company

Summarised from Scout Motors's posting. Read the full original.

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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