Prototype EV BIW & Body Technician

BERTRANDT SERVICES LLC; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scout Motors in Blythewood, SC, seeks an experienced Body Repair Technician to join our Production Technical Center. You will perform hands-on body work, repairs, and validation activities on BIW and paint-related components for prototype and development vehicles.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive body work, strong familiarity with BIW systems, and the ability to interpret measurement data. This role requires daily in-person work in Blythewood and collaboration across engineering and

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Ability to interpret measurement results using both online and off-line systems.
• Experience working in a workshop, prototype, pre-series, or manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles for functional verification where applicable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Support workshop activities related to vehicle build, rework, and validation for BIW and paint-related components.
• Perform body assembly, disassembly, and rework, including installation of special body parts for prototypes.
• Perform metal work and part rework to meet dimensional and functional requirements.
• Support spot welding and other joining processes for body repairs or validation.
• Perform initial body-related diagnostics and document findings in appropriate systems.
• Repair or modify body components and assemblies as needed.
• Support installation/removal of measurement equipment for body validation.
• Conduct short functional/validation drives to verify body repairs or updates.
• Read and follow body repair procedures, joining instructions, and retrofit documentation.
• Maintain accurate vehicle/body work records and assist training of new team members.
• Participate in daily workshop meetings and maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams for development and improvements.

Skills

Experience in automotive production

BIW components

Body repair

Measurement interpretation

Team collaboration

Job description

Scout Motors in Blythewood, SC, seeks an experienced Body Repair Technician to join our Production Technical Center. You will perform hands-on body work, repairs, and validation activities on BIW and paint-related components for prototype and development vehicles.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive body work, strong familiarity with BIW systems, and the ability to interpret measurement data. This role requires daily in-person work in Blythewood and collaboration across engineering and