Vehicle Integration Intern

Slate Auto LLC; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate Auto LLC in the United States is seeking engineering interns to contribute to the performance, comfort, and refinement of our vehicles. You will support development, testing, and optimization across multiple systems, combining analytical work, instrumentation, and collaboration with Chassis, Electrical, and Powertrain teams.

This hands-on role involves instrumenting vehicles, developing data mining tools to identify root causes, and working with cross-functional engineers to enable

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Graduating between August 2026 and May 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in vehicle networks, telematics, and data analysis tools.
• Comfortable working in both laboratory and vehicle/plant environments.
• Experience with or eagerness to learn Python and Grafana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure CAN instrumentation on prototype vehicles.
• Work with data collected and transmitted to cloud servers to identify issues and develop analytics dashboards.
• Identify signals and triggers for data analysis and implement them into data collection systems.
• Assist engineers and managers in using data reporting tools and dashboards to capture KPIs.
• Support vehicle testing and validation through the requirement management system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Telematics interest

Lab environment readiness

Python

Grafana

CAN instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

CAN instrumentation

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 engineering interns to do hands‑on, real‑world engineering work that directly contributes to the performance, comfort, and refinement of our vehicles. You will support the development, testing, and optimization of vehicle performance and functionality attributes across multiple systems and components. This role combines analytical work, instrumentation, on‑vehicle testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional engineering groups such as Chassis, Electrical, and Powertrain. This is a hands‑on position where you will instrument vehicles to identify issues and develop data mining tools to categorize the conditions that lead to root cause identification.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Install and configure vehicle controller area network (CAN) instrumentation systems on prototype vehicles.


• Work with data collected and transmitted to cloud servers to: identify specific issues and the conditions under which those issues arise develop analytics dashboards for management review of data like fleet performance/efficiency data, usage metrics, open issues, and requirements validation status.


• Work with cross‑functional engineers to identify signals and triggers beneficial to vehicle data analysis and implement those into the data collection systems.


• Assist engineers and managers in using the data reporting tools and dashboards created to capture key performance indicators.


• Support vehicle level testing and validation of functional objectives through our requirement management system.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


• Must be graduating between August 2026 and May 2029.


• Able to work full‑time, 40 hours per week.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Interest in vehicle communication networks, telematics, and data analysis tools.


• Comfortable working in both laboratory and vehicle/plant environments.


• Experience with or eagerness to learn tools such as Python and Grafana is a plus.

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 slate‑[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.