Assembly Technician (Energy Systems) – Technical Center Workshop

The role

This person will support Technical Center Workshop activities related to vehicle build, rework, and validation with a focus on energy systems. They will perform hands-on installation, removal, inspection, and rework of high-voltage components on prototype and development vehicles.

What you will do

• Support Technical Center Workshop activities related to vehicle build, rework, and validation
• Perform hands-on installation, removal, inspection, and rework of HV battery systems, electric motors, inverters, HV cabling, and charging infrastructure
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair high-voltage and low-voltage electrical issues
• Perform HV system isolation and safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out
• Use OEM diagnostic and service tools to interpret fault codes and perform software updates
• Support installation, routing, inspection, and verification of HV connectors, shielding, grounding, and interlock systems
• Perform inspection and rework of cooling and thermal systems
• Support installation and removal of vehicle measurement and data acquisition equipment
• Perform short functional or validation drives to verify repairs and system performance
• Maintain accurate vehicle records by documenting diagnostics and repairs

Required qualifications

• 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

Nice to 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Planned and unplanned PTO
• Company holidays
• Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is carrying forward the heritage of an iconic American vehicle brand by electrifying and digitizing it. The company focuses on creating rugged SUVs and trucks with all-electric and range extender powertrains.