EV Electrical Switch & Sensor Release Engineer

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking an Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer to develop requirements and manage Tier 1 suppliers for electrical switches and actuators for its battery electric vehicles. The role reports to the Manager, Electrical Hardware and Accessories and involves leading development of switch and actuator requirements across Slate’s vehicle program.

The engineer will drive unique solutions for diverse switches, actuators and sensors, coordinating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hardware/software electrical systems.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with strong communication and teamwork.
• Experience with low/high voltage systems and cross-functional reviews.

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 the component(s) Part Numbers in the PLM system and maintain release levels as the design matures.
• Lead DFMEA reviews to identify technical risks and drive controls logic to improve detection and reduce failures.
• Review hardware design with cross functional teams to ensure the hardware meets requirements.
• Implement and maintain cyber-security best practices to ensure robust protection over the lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical switch design

Actuator development

Sensor release engineering

Project leadership

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree (ABET or equivalent)

Tools

Capital

Zuken

Job description

Slate is seeking an Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer to develop requirements and manage Tier 1 suppliers for electrical switches and actuators for its battery electric vehicles. The role reports to the Manager, Electrical Hardware and Accessories and involves leading development of switch and actuator requirements across Slate’s vehicle program.

The engineer will drive unique solutions for diverse switches, actuators and sensors, coordinating with cross-functional teams and