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Slate Auto · 2 weeks ago

Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical

Troy, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Slate Auto is dedicated to building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford and personalize. They are seeking an experienced Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical to maintain vehicle prototype builds, diagnose issues, and support the development of electrical systems in vehicles.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Sam Ciske

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair vehicles and systems to component level failures experienced in Vehicle build process and testing

Perform component updates to support testing of vehicle systems

Communicate Electrical issues to engineering staff for resolution

Maintain test equipment and instrumentation components

Ability to install and calibrate instrumentation into test vehicles

Receive directions from EE engineering team

Support vehicle testing trips off-site

Attend daily meetings with cross functional teams to brief on activities of EE issues

Perform pre-drive and post-drive vehicle EE system performance validation

Maintain a safe working environment

Support the development of R&D and production wire harnesses and fixtures

Manage Electrical Crib and maintain inventory for EE repair of wiring harness and connectors

Work with meters, hand tools, and other diagnostic equipment to root cause and repair electric issues

Qualification

Electrical Engineering TechnicianHigh voltage vehicle systemsCAN network diagnosticsElectrical schematics readingVehicle diagnosticsHand tools proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university

Completion of an Automotive Vocational Program from an accredited automotive training institution

ASE Master Technician Certification

Master Technician Certification from an automotive OEM

8+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician, with strong knowledge of CAN network structures and diagnostics

Hands-on experience working on high voltage electric vehicles and systems, including high voltage diagnostic troubleshooting, testing, and knowledge of the ecosystem

Proficient in reading electrical schematics and understanding basic electrical theory

Proficient in vehicle diagnostics and ECU troubleshooting on CAN and LIN buses

Proficient in operating and maintaining various hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and shop tools

Knowledgeable regarding Health and Safety protocols

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing needs

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to participate in presentations

Ability to collaborate and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, team environment

Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data capture and writing reports

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%)

Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds