Process Engineer, Vehicle Diagnostics & EOL Calibration

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto seeks a hands-on Process Engineer for Vehicle Diagnostics & EOL Calibration to drive commissioning, validation, and release of End of Line processes across brake, steering, ADAS, and body controls.

You will diagnose ECU communication, perform wheel and camera alignments, and deploy calibration tools, collaborating with Manufacturing, Diagnostics, Software, Validation and Supplier teams to improve throughput and first-pass yield in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in automotive manufacturing, vehicle diagnostics, EOL commissioning, calibration, vehicle integration, or plant support engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with CAN/CAN-FD and UDS diagnostics, troubleshooting ECU communication and network issues.
• Experience using Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, vFlash) and OEM/supplier diagnostic tools.
• Experience supporting vehicle calibration/commissioning (wheel alignment, steering angle calibration, brake bleed, camera/ADAS alignment, sensor initialization, ECU flashing).
• Strong understanding of automotive communication architectures, gateways, and diagnostic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support End of Line manufacturing and commissioning processes across multiple vehicle systems (brake, steering, ADAS, body controls).
• Troubleshoot ECU communication issues, gateway routing, flashing, network wake-up, and diagnostic timeouts.
• Develop and maintain plant diagnostic procedures and automated validation/calibration tools (Vector toolchains where applicable).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Diagnostics, Software, Validation, and Supplier teams to investigate root causes and improve throughput/first-pass yield.
• Support launch activities, prototype/production builds, and validate tooling and automated EOL systems.

Skills

CAN/CAN-FD

UDS diagnostics

Vector tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

vFlash

wheel alignment

ADAS alignment

ECU flashing

vehicle provisioning

diagnostic workflows

gateway architectures

Education

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

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

vFlash

OEM diagnostic tools

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 affirmative 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 [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.