Torque Control Calibrations Engineer, Senior

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Equity program

Discretionary incentive program

Job summary

Slate in the United States is seeking a senior Torque Control Calibrations Engineer to join the Propulsion Systems team. You will calibrate pedal responses, torque shaping, cruise control, and braking torque interfaces for production vehicles.

The role requires a BS in mechanical/electrical engineering, 5+ years in propulsion calibration, and experience with DVP&R across the product life cycle. Hybrid or electrification calibration experience is a plus, with strong communication and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years in relevant experience (propulsion controls, calibration, and/or testing).
• Ability to review software documents to learn and understand software.
• Hybrid or electrification calibration experience.
• Demonstrated experience with calibration and DVP&R through the complete product cycle.
• Experience in problem solving.
• Strong technical research and writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Integrate key parts of the software and calibrate various parts for the production vehicle.
• Prototype and production intent vehicle calibration and support.
• Translate vehicle requirements into development and testing plans.
• Coordinate with SLATE suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure launch.
• Define, execute and supervise design verification plans (DVP) and reporting.
• Support production ramp and field issue resolution.
• Provide program deliverables on time per milestones.
• Calibration change management and documentation.
• Execute programs meeting performance, drivability and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Technical writing

Calibration experience

DVP&R experience

Review software docs

Hybrid calibration

Electrification calibration

Product life cycle

DFSS belt

HW/SW validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

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

The Propulsion Systems group at Slate is looking for an upbeat, fun, organized, experienced Torque Control Calibrations Engineer, Senior to join our growing team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to pedal calibration, torque shaping, cruise control, brake torque interface, etc.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• As a member of the Propulsion Systems Engineering group, the Calibration Engineer will be responsible for integrating key parts of the software and calibrating various parts for the production vehicle.
• Prototype and production intent vehicle calibration and support.
• Translate vehicle requirements/functional objectives and formulate development and testing plans.
• The Calibration Engineer will work with SLATE suppliers (through Development Phases Alpha, Beta, PV, Product intent) and with SLATE cross-functional teams (Chief Engineer, architecture, purchasing, program manager, and quality engineers) to ensure the successful launch and release.
• Define, execute and supervise design verification plans (DVP) and reporting
• Support production ramp and field issue resolution
• Provide program deliverables on time per major development milestones
• Calibration change management (documentation of calibrations and changes)
• Execute programs through the development process that meet or exceed objectives for performance, drivability and customer satisfaction
• Calibration Tools and documentation creation

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years in relevant experience (propulsion controls, calibration, and/or testing)
• Ability to review software documents to learn and understand software.
• Previous Hybrid or electrification calibration experience
• Demonstrated experience with calibration and DVP&R through the complete product cycle
• Experience in problem solving
• Strong technical research and writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Master’s degree in engineering or business preferred
• 10 years of experience preferred
• Experience in the full product life cycle is a plus
• Reactive and/or DFSS black belt experience preferred
• HW/SW knowledge and validation/release experience preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Salary Range

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$108,877.26 - $163,315.90 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

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 [e-mail].