Sr. Electrical Switch Release Engineer

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking an Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer to develop requirements and manage Tier 1 suppliers for electrical switches and actuators for its battery electric vehicles. The role reports to the Manager, Electrical Hardware and Accessories and involves leading development of switch and actuator requirements across Slate’s vehicle program.

The engineer will drive unique solutions for diverse switches, actuators and sensors, coordinating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in hardware/software electrical systems.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with strong communication and teamwork.
• Experience with low/high voltage systems and cross-functional reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional requirements for electrical switches, actuators & sensors including interfaces, diagnostics, and fault detection.
• Develop and document test plans for the required switches, actuators & sensors.
• Release the component(s) Part Numbers in the PLM system and maintain release levels as the design matures.
• Lead DFMEA reviews to identify technical risks and drive controls logic to improve detection and reduce failures.
• Review hardware design with cross functional teams to ensure the hardware meets requirements.
• Implement and maintain cyber-security best practices to ensure robust protection over the lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical switch design

Actuator development

Sensor release engineering

Project leadership

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree (ABET or equivalent)

Tools

Capital

Zuken

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

Sla t? actually "Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer to join our growing team. Slate is a new US 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 Electrical Switch, Actuator & Sensor Release Engineer will develop the requirements and manage the Tier 1 suppliers for different electrical switches and actuators listed in the Program Description Letter.

This Engineer will report to the Manager, Electrical Hardware and Accessories and will be responsible for driving the development of the electrical switch and actuator requirements for all the Slate battery electric vehicles. The Engineer will be challenged to develop unique solutions for various switches, actuators and sensors 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

• Develop functional requirements for electrical switches, actuators & sensors including interfaces, diagnostics, and fault detection protocol
• Develop and document test plans for the required switches, actuators & sensors.
• Release the component(s) Part Numbers in the Product Lifecycle Management system and maintain release levels as the design matures.
• Lead DFMEA reviews to identify technical risks and drive the controls logic to improve detection and reduce potential failures of the design
• Review hardware design with cross functional teams to ensure the hardware meets requirements.
• Implement and maintain cyber-security best practices to ensure robust customer and corporation protection over the lifecycle
• Utilize LEAN Engineering methodologies throughout

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program is preferred.
• 5 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 and LVDS 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

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.

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