Senior EV Wiring Release Engineer: Harness & Systems Lead

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Senior Wiring Release Engineer in Michigan to develop electrical system requirements and manage Tier 1 suppliers for harnesses and jumpers. The role reports to the Head of Electrical and focuses on robust electrical interfaces and vehicle electrical architecture for battery electric vehicles.

You will drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and system timing, while providing hands-on leadership with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet program goals and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Require degree in electrical engineering and 8+ years experience in automotive wiring
• Experience leading Tier 1 supplier collaboration for harnesses and components
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, and automotive interface standards

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for fully electric vehicles based on interconnects and harnesses
• Lead and participate in vehicle-level design reviews with suppliers and internal teams
• Define inline connector selections, circuit definitions, and system load sizing
• Track issues, escalate blockers, and align system timing with program milestones
• Develop and maintain electrical system DFMEA and DVP&R as applicable
• Support wire-harness testing and validation on prototype and pre-production vehicles
• Ensure target piece cost, weight, and quality goals are met
• Create test plans for harnesses and drive LEAN engineering practices

Skills

Electrical systems

Wiring harness design

Systems engineering

Vendor leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Capital

Zuken

CAN/LIN/Ethernet topology

Job description

Slate is seeking a Senior Wiring Release Engineer in Michigan to develop electrical system requirements and manage Tier 1 suppliers for harnesses and jumpers. The role reports to the Head of Electrical and focuses on robust electrical interfaces and vehicle electrical architecture for battery electric vehicles.

You will drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and system timing, while providing hands-on leadership with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet program goals and cost targets.