Specialist, TOE Energy System

About the role

The Technical Office Engineering (TOE) team at Scout Motors is dedicated to the development and production of the first vehicles featuring the pioneering Scout design and functionalities. The Energy System Technical Office Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and quality of these vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Determine root cause and develop resolution plans for Energy System, Production Center issues and manage the implementation of both short-term containment and long-term corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including: the Energy System product engineering team in Novi, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers and production engineering.
• Work closely with the Energy System product engineering team to gain knowledge of the Energy System design and function.
• Capture lessons learned and provide feedback for continuous improvement pertaining to the vehicle Energy System.
• Support new product launches, pre-production builds, and validation activities, including troubleshooting and providing technical guidance to technicians and test engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Thermal Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. (Master's preferred).
• 4+ years of experience preferably in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of high voltage battery systems, power electronics, thermal systems, mechanical, electrical and vehicle systems.
• Experience with vehicle control systems and diagnostics and communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and hardware interfaces a plus.
• Proficiency with vehicle data collection tools and diagnostics
• Competence in thermal analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, Fluent, COMSOL) and CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) a plus.
• Familiarity with battery electric vehicle high voltage and low voltage mechanizations.
• Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Ability to be self-sufficient with minimal direction to meet customer deliverables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with vehicle data collection tools and diagnostics.
• Competence in thermal analysis software and CAD tools.
• Familiarity with battery electric vehicle high voltage and low voltage mechanizations.
• Ability to read, interpret and generate engineering drawings and specifications.

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

• Initial Base Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
• Internal Leveling Code: IC9

Schedule

• 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.