R&D Auto Technician (Body)

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

Description

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pickup truck and rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Support Technical Center Workshop activities related to vehicle build, rework, and validation with a focus on Automotive Body systems, including Body-in-White (BIW) and paint-related components.
• Perform hands-on body assembly, disassembly, and rework activities, including installation of special body parts and support of potential body modifications for prototype, pre-series, and development vehicles.
• Perform metal work and part rework activities, including alignment correction, fit adjustment, and refinement of body components to meet dimensional, fit, and functional requirements.
• Support spot welding and other joining processes as required for body repairs, modifications, or validation activities.
• Perform initial vehicle or body-related diagnostics and root cause analysis for reported issues and document findings in appropriate systems.
• Repair or modify body components and assemblies, including replacement or rework of damaged or non-conforming parts.
• Support installation and removal of vehicle measurement equipment or fixtures used for body validation and analysis as required.
• Perform short functional or validation drives, where applicable, to verify body repairs, updates, or modifications.
• Read, interpret, and follow body repair procedures, joining instructions, assembly documentation, and hardware retrofit instructions.
• Maintain accurate vehicle and body work records by documenting rework actions, repairs, and modifications in designated documentation tools.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members on body rework, metal work, documentation, and troubleshooting processes as needed.
• Participate in daily workshop team meetings and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to support development, build readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scouts to demonstrate integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive, growth-oriented mindset. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. In addition, you’ll bring:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

A successful candidate may also 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).
• Experience working with Hybrid/Electric (EV) vehicles and HV systems.

Location & Travel Expectations

The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and hands-on workshop activities. The role will be based at a Scout Motors Production Technical Center location in Blythewood, South Carolina. Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle builds, test events, or company activities.