Senior Wiring Release Engineer

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

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

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Senior Wiring Release Engineer to join our growing team. Slate is a new US Based Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space. Our technology is designed to deliver the most reliable and most efficient low cost of ownership electric vehicle on the market.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO

The Senior Wiring Release Engineer will develop the requirements and manage the Tier 1 suppliers for different harnesses and jumpers. This engineer will also work with other groups on determining interface information needed to complete the electrical system design.

This Engineer will report to the Head of Electrical and will be responsible for driving the development of the electrical system requirements for all of the Slate battery electric vehicles. The Engineer will be challenged to develop unique solutions for various harnesses for a non-traditional vehicle. Responsibilities will be broad in scope and complex requiring creativity, superior initiative, good judgement, and leadership skills. This is a hands-on position that will also require leadership of Tier 1 suppliers.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Design and develop the electrical system for fully electric vehicles based on requirements from the interconnected electrical components
• Work with the engineering design team in setting design direction and leading development on system features, descriptions with electrical module owners
• Lead and/or participate in vehicle level technical design reviews with all other groups and suppliers for all Vehicle Subsystems
• Assist in the definition of all In-line connector selections, the circuit definitions, and sizing as it relates to component and system loads
• Track Open Issues, communicate issues to all groups and set up meetings as required to close all issues. Escalate major issues immediately to leadership
• Plan and execute system design timing alignment with overall program timing and mitigate strategies as appropriate to resolve conflicts
• Create and maintain electrical system level DFMEA and DVP&R where applicable
• Support electrical wire-harness and component system functions, electrical test lines at vehicle final assembly plant
• Test, rework, and debug wiring systems on prototype & pre-production vehicles
• Assure Piece Cost Targets, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight and Quality intent is achieved
• Utilize LEAN Engineering methodologies throughout
• Develop and document test plans for the wiring harnesses.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred.
• 8+ years relevant experience
• Hands on / detail oriented
• Comfortable working with low voltage and high voltage systems
• Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills.
• Specific experience including
  • Low voltage components such as circuit breakers, relays, wiring, etc.
  • High voltage components such as DCDC, motor and inverter, battery, and on-board charger, etc.
  • Experience with harness development tools such as Capital and Zuken
  • Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, LVDS, and A2B protocol physical topology requirements
  • 8D, five whys, and fishbone process to diagnose complex issues
  • PPAP experience developing and creating Design records, FMEA’s, Control Plans, etc.
  • Industry standards such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, DOT, USCAR, SAE, NEC, etc.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

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 Aff… 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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