Technical Specialist, Drive System at Scout Motors

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge of chassis systems, including metal formed products (castings, weldments, and forgings)
Ability to apply chassis system knowledge to create high-performance robust solutions for off-road vehicles
Experience or capability in design and development of chassis and drive system integration for electric vehicles (BEV/EREV)
Skills in coordinating prototype and serial development stages, including part availability, test planning, and part releases

Responsibilities

Individually contribute to the design and development of the chassis and drive system integration for Scout electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs
Design and create, with collaboration, a drive system packaging and testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities
Partner with other concept and systems architect teams to come up with solutions to engineering and functional challenges
Coordinate the prototype and serial development stage in terms of part availability, test planning, and part releases
Develop, plan, and prepare tests for drive system components
Prepare test-cars based on requirements to ensure performance, efficiency, and reliability of the drive systems
Compile production-related system-level component measurements (torques, heights, etc.)
Support root cause analysis for issues identified during production and testing, and propose corrective actions
Collaborate with DREs and suppliers on integration and validation plans and activities
Coordinate part availability and ensure test readiness to meet project milestones
Document build plans, results, and technical reports to communicate findings effectively to internal and external stakeholders
Assist in the development of the powertrain and drive system integration for Scout pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs (BEV/EREV)
Calibrate and create, with collaboration, a Scout-specific driving experience that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities
Liaise with the powertrain hardware and chassis tuning team to propose technical input

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Drive System EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesVehicle TestingProduction OptimizationSeries ProductionElectric Vehicle SystemsEngineering Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Technical Specialist, Drive System position?

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Is this Technical Specialist role remote or onsite?

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What skills are required for the Technical Specialist, Drive System role?

Key skills include chassis and drive system integration design, knowledge of metal formed products like castings, weldments, and forgings, test planning and preparation for drive system components, and collaboration with engineering teams.

What is the company culture like at Scout Motors?

Scout Motors fosters a culture of exploration, caretaking, hard work, and respect for the environment, past, future, communities, work, and play, empowering talented, inclusive, entrepreneurial teams to innovate with visionary leadership and collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for this Technical Specialist role?

Strong candidates are visionary leaders and knowledgeable doers with passion for chassis/drive system design, testing strategies, collaboration across teams, and experience in prototype development for high-performance off-road vehicles.

Scout Motors

Develops all-electric trucks and SUVs

About Scout Motors

Scout Motors Inc. excels in the automotive industry by focusing on the development of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, emphasizing sustainable transportation solutions. This forward-thinking approach reflects the company's commitment to environmental responsibility and positions them at the forefront of emerging automotive technologies. Working at Scout Motors offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation and is dedicated to shaping the future of the automotive sector.

Detroit, MI, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Automotive & TransportationIndustries

201-500Employees