R&D Technican (Electrical/Electronic) – Technical Center Workshop
Scout Motors · Blythewood, South Carolina, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $26.44-$33.65
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 69 days Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
- high 233 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
- 2026-10-23
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 diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex vehicle electronic systems, including wiring harnesses and control modules. Your role will involve hands-on work with wiring, utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment, and collaborating with engineering and validation teams to ensure vehicle performance and reliability. You will also document your findings and assist in training new team members.
- benefits
- 4/5
- 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
- 3+ years of professional automotive experience with a strong focus on electrical and electronic systems
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing vehicle wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, and electronic control modules
- Proven ability performing soldering, splicing, crimping, pinning, and harness rework
- Experience using advanced diagnostic tools, including scan tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
- Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, electrical diagrams, and vehicle network documentation
Nice to have
- Technical Certification or Associate’s Degree
- Certificate in Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
- OEM or industry electrical diagnostic training or certification
- Experience with ADAS systems, sensor calibration, and electronic system commissioning
- Experience working in a manufacturing or production facility
What you get
- Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including planned and unplanned PTO
- Company holidays
- 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
Worth weighing
- In-person attendance required daily
- Role may require occasional travel for events
- No specific mention of remote work options in certain locations
- Position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation
Summarised from Scout Motors's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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