Architect EV Electrical Switch & Sensor Release

Slate Auto LLC; Newbury (MA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k

Equity program

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

Slate is seeking an Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer to drive requirements and supplier collaboration for Slate battery electric vehicles. You will lead cross‑functional teams and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver robust electrical components from concept through release.

The role demands hands‑on leadership, strong problem solving, and experience with low/high voltage systems, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, and harness tools. U.S. work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 5 years relevant hands-on experience with automotive electrical hardware.
• Experience with low- and high-voltage systems and harness development tools.
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet and LVDS protocols.
• Familiar with DFMEA, PPAP, and design documentation practices.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements for electrical switches, actuators & sensors including interfaces, diagnostics and fault detection.
• Develop and document test plans for the required switches, actuators & sensors; release parts in PLM and manage release levels.
• Lead DFMEA reviews to identify risks and improve control logic to reduce failures.
• Review hardware design with cross functional teams to ensure requirements are met; implement cyber-security best practices.
• Apply LEAN engineering methodologies throughout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Tools

Capital

Zuken

Job description

Slate is seeking an Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer to drive requirements and supplier collaboration for Slate battery electric vehicles. You will lead cross‑functional teams and Tier 1 suppliers to deliver robust electrical components from concept through release.

The role demands hands‑on leadership, strong problem solving, and experience with low/high voltage systems, CAN/LIN/Ethernet, and harness tools. U.S. work authorization required.