Process Engineer, Vehicle Diagnostics & EOL Calibration

Slate Auto LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer, Vehicle Diagnostics & EOL Calibration to support vehicle commissioning, diagnostics, calibration, and manufacturing execution in our USA plant.

You will drive End of Line validation, ECU flashing, and sensor alignment while diagnosing CAN/CAN-FD and UDS issues. Collaboration across Manufacturing, Diagnostics, Software and Validation teams is essential to improve throughput and first-pass yields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive manufacturing or diagnostics.
• Hands-on CAN/CAN-FD and UDS diagnostics expertise.
• Experience with Vector diagnostics tooling required.

Responsibilities

• Execute End of Line validation and calibration across vehicle systems.
• Utilize CAN/CAN-FD and UDS to diagnose and troubleshoot ECU comms.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Diagnostics, Software and Validation teams.
• Develop diagnostic procedures and automated validation tools.

Skills

CAN/CAN-FD comms

UDS diagnostics

Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape

ECU flashing & provisioning

Vehicle calibration

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing support

Scripting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

vFlash

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a highly hands‑on Process Engineer, Vehicle Diagnostics & EOL Calibration to support vehicle commissioning, diagnostics, calibration, and manufacturing execution activities within the plant environment. This role is responsible for ensuring vehicles successfully complete End of Line (EOL) validation, calibration, and release processes while supporting production readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• - In this role, you will execute and support critical End of Line manufacturing and commissioning processes across multiple vehicle systems including brake, steering, ADAS, and body controls. Responsibilities include supporting fluid fill operations, wheel alignment, steering and brake calibration, camera alignment, ECU flashing, and vehicle provisioning activities.
• - You will utilize CAN, CAN-FD, and UDS diagnostics to execute plant validation routines, troubleshoot vehicle communication issues, and support manufacturing software deployment activities. This includes diagnosing ECU communication failures, gateway routing issues, flashing problems, network wake‑up behavior, diagnostic timeouts, and sensor calibration concerns.
• - The role also requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, Diagnostics, Software, Validation, and Supplier teams to investigate root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve EOL throughput and first‑time pass rates. You will support launch activities, prototype and production builds, and validation of manufacturing tooling and automated EOL systems.
• - Additionally, you will help develop and maintain plant diagnostic procedures, troubleshooting documentation, and automated validation or calibration tools using Vector toolchains and scripting environments where applicable.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Education

• - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• - Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, vehicle diagnostics, EOL commissioning, calibration, vehicle integration, or plant support engineering.
• - Strong hands‑on experience with CAN/CAN‑FD communication systems and UDS diagnostics, including troubleshooting ECU communication and network‑related issues within vehicle manufacturing environments.
• - Experience using Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, and vFlash, along with OEM or supplier diagnostic and calibration tools.
• - Experience supporting vehicle calibration and commissioning processes including wheel alignment, steering angle calibration, brake bleed/calibration, camera or ADAS alignment, sensor initialization, ECU flashing, and vehicle configuration/provisioning.
• - Strong understanding of automotive communication architectures, gateways, diagnostic workflows, and manufacturing validation processes.
• - The ideal candidate should also be comfortable interpreting CAN databases, diagnostic specifications, wiring schematics, and network topology documentation.
• - Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, along with the ability to work effectively in fast‑paced plant and launch environments while collaborating across cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start‑up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• - Safety First
• - Delight Customers
• - One Team
• - Relentless Improvement
• - Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• - Respectful Collaboration
• - Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

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