Specialist Plant Engineering - Electrics Automation

About the role

The Specialist Plant Engineering - Electrics Automation role at Scout Motors is integral to the development and implementation of planning concepts and projects, including the design specifications and framework conditions for the assembly store area. This role involves responsible planning of complete equipment electrics, coordination of electrical matters within an assembly equipment, and coordination of electrical interfaces from the equipment to the shopfloor IT systems and other electrical interface partners.

Responsibilities

• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace
• Development, creation and implementation of planning concepts and projects, including the corresponding design specifications and framework conditions for the assembly store area.
• Responsible for the planning of the complete equipment electrics, considering the process-related and mechanical requirements of the equipment technology and compliance with local norms, standards and laws.
• Representation of all electrical matters within an assembly equipment in front of all internal and external customers.
• Creation of electrical specifications considering the mechanical requirements and required interfaces.
• Cordination of electrical matters within an assembly equipment and representation towards internal and external suppliers.
• Follow-up and tracking of electrical specifications and requirements towards internal and external suppliers.
• Cordination of the electrical interfaces from the equipment to the shopfloor IT systems and other electrical interface partners.
• Approval of the electrical specifications of the production equipment and clarification of technical questions with the technical contractors as well as the suppliers of the assembly equipment.
• Preparation of cost estimates, comparative analyses and bid evaluations.
• Processing of planning orders, suggestions for improvement and change requests, including ongoing revisions.
• Coordination of stakeholder departments and operators with a focus on the implementation of proposals for electrical system design and the identification of optimization measures.
• Take on special tasks that correspond to the skills and tasks of the job holder.
• Responsible performance of this task in objective and cooperative collaboration with superiors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics and regulatory requirements related to the automotive industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production.
• 3+ years of experience in Assembly conveyor and equipment.
• 3+ years project management experience (equipment planning).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic technical knowledge in automation technology and/or production systems (e.g. industrial network structures, PLCs and control units, Siemens TIA Portal).
• Basic knowledge about production systems in the field of production (e.g. SCADA, Back-up and Recovery systems, MES).
• Special skills in electrical designing and specification general assembly equipment, like:
  • Conveyors
  • Semi-automatic stations like Cockpit installation and similar
  • Fully automatic stations like automatic windshield installation, roof system installation or similar
  • Torque data management
• Knowledge in local electrical regulations, guidelines and standards like NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association), NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machines, NEC (National Electrical Code) and similar.

Desirable skills

• Knowledges about stakeholders and interfaces to the assembly area (like production, IT, shopfloor IT, building, infrastructure, pilot hall, EHS department)
• Knowledge in equipment electric planning processes starting from the concept up to the final handover to production
• Ensure production processes and electrical function of an equipment according to local regulations and standards
• Fundamental skills in office applications and presenting results to the team, the management or the board
• Skills in web-based applications
• Customer oriented skills

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Location & Travel Expectations

This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.