R&D Auto Technician (Electrical/Electronic Systems) in Columbia, South Carolina at BERTRANDT SERVICES LLC

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 Electrical and Electronic (E/E) systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex vehicle electronic systems, including wiring harnesses, sensors, control modules, and networked systems.
• Perform hands-on wiring harness work, including soldering, splicing, crimping, depinning/pinning, and connector repair or replacement.
• Repair or replace damaged wiring, connectors, ignition systems, electronic components, and control modules as required.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, including OEM scan tools, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and breakout tools, to troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and communication issues.
• Diagnose and resolve sensor failures, module faults, and vehicle network communication issues across CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and related systems.
• Support vehicle software commissioning by flashing, programming, configuring, and updating electronic control units (ECUs) using OEM diagnostic and programming tools.
• Perform sensor calibration and system commissioning, including ADAS-related systems where applicable.
• Perform initial vehicle diagnostics and root cause analysis for reported E/E issues and document findings in appropriate systems.
• Support installation and removal of vehicle measurement, diagnostic, and data acquisition equipment as required.
• Perform short functional or validation drives to verify repairs, software updates, and system performance.
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, service procedures, hardware or software retrofit documentation.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records by documenting diagnostics, wiring repairs, software updates, and rework actions in designated documentation tools.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members on electrical troubleshooting, wiring repair techniques, and documentation processes as needed.
• Participate in daily workshop team meetings and maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, validation, and test teams to support development, build readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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, testing activities, or company events.

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 automotive experience with a strong focus on electrical and electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing vehicle wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, and electronic control modules.
• Proven ability performing soldering, splicing, crimping, pinning, and harness rework.
• Experience using advanced diagnostic tools, including scan tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics, electrical diagrams, and vehicle network documentation.
• Familiarity with vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Experience commissioning vehicle software and calibrating sensors or electronic systems.
• Experience working in a workshop, prototype, pre-series, or manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles for functional verification and testing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.