Specialist, Electrics Automation

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

14h • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production.
• 3+ years of experience in Assembly.
• 3+ years of experience in equipment electric and equipment automation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic technical knowledge in automation technology and/or production systems (e.g. industrial network structures, PLCs and control units, Siemens TIA Portal).
• Basic knowledge of production systems in the field of production (e.g. SCADA, Back-up and Recovery systems, MES).
• Special skills in electrical designing and specification general assembly equipment, like:
• Automotive equipment and automotive conveyors
• Semi-automatic stations like Cockpit installation and similar
• Fully automatic stations like automatic windshield installation, roof system installation filling systems or similar
• Torque data management.
• Knowledge in local electrical regulations, guidelines and standards like NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association), NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machines, NEC (National Electrical Code) and similar.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge about stakeholders and interfaces to the assembly area (like production, IT, shopfloor IT, building, infrastructure, pilot hall, EHS department).
• Knowledge in equipment electric planning processes starting from the concept up to the final handover to production.
• Ensure production processes and electrical function of equipment according to local regulations and standards.
• Fundamental skills in office applications and presenting results to the team, the management or the board.
• Skills in web-based applications.
• Costumer orientated skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Development, creation and implementation of planning concepts and projects, including the corresponding design specifications and framework conditions for the assembly store area. Ensuring defined measures and development of techniques or procedures including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions, considering economic standards.
• Responsible for the planning of the complete electrical equipment, considering the process-related and mechanical requirements of equipment technology and compliance with local norms, standards and laws.
• Representation of all electrical matters within an assembly of equipment in front of all internal and external customers.
• Creation of electrical specifications considering the mechanical requirements and required interfaces.
• Coordination of electrical matters within an assembly of equipment and representation towards internal and external suppliers.
• Follow-up and tracking of electrical specifications and requirements for internal and external suppliers.
• Coordination of the electrical interfaces from the equipment to the shopfloor IT systems and other electrical interface partners.
• Approval of the electrical specifications of the production equipment and clarification of technical questions with the technical contractors as well as the suppliers of the assembly equipment.
• Preparation of cost estimates, comparative analyses and bid evaluations.
• Accompanying the realization of plant projects from the concept phase, through design and production, to pre-series and series operation of production equipment.
• Processing planning orders, suggestions for improvement and change requests, including ongoing revisions.
• Coordination of stakeholder departments and operators with a focus on the implementation of proposals for electrical system design and the identification of optimization measures.
• Taking on special tasks that correspond to the skills and tasks of the job holder.
• Responsible performance of this task in objective and cooperative collaboration with superiors, employees involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics and regulatory requirements related to the automotive industry.

Benefits

• 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:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level