EV Electrical Technician — Vehicle Systems & Diagnostics

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a highly motivated Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical to support the electrical systems of our high‑voltage vehicle platform. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair prototype builds, calibrate instrumentation, and work with the EE team to resolve issues during development and testing.

This on‑site role in Michigan requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong CAN/LIN diagnostics, CAD/POLARION familiarity, and a safety‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of an Automotive Vocational Program from an accredited automotive training institution.
• ASE Master Technician Certification.
• Master Technician Certification from an automotive OEM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair vehicles and systems to component level failures experienced in Vehicle build process and testing.
• Perform component updates to support testing of vehicle systems.
• Communicate Electrical issues to engineering staff for resolution.
• Maintain test equipment and instrumentation components.
• Ability to install and calibrate instrumentation into test vehicles.
• Receive directions from EE engineering team.
• Support vehicle testing trips off-site.
• Attend daily meetings with cross functional teams to brief on activities of EE issues.
• Perform pre-drive and post-drive vehicle EE system performance validation.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Support the development of R&D and production wire harnesses and fixtures.
• Manage Electrical Crib and maintain inventory for EE repair of wiring harness and connectors.
• Work with meters, hand tools, and other diagnostic equipment to root cause and repair electric issues.

Skills

Electrical schematics

CAN/LIN diagnostics

ECU troubleshooting

CAD

Polarion

Health & safety

MS Office

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree

Automotive Vocational Program

ASE Master Technician Certification

OEM Master Technician Certification

Tools

Test equipment

Instrumentation

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Slate is seeking a highly motivated Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical to support the electrical systems of our high‑voltage vehicle platform. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair prototype builds, calibrate instrumentation, and work with the EE team to resolve issues during development and testing.

This on‑site role in Michigan requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong CAN/LIN diagnostics, CAD/POLARION familiarity, and a safety‑driven mindset.