Slate Auto · 8 hours ago
Principal Design Release Engineer, Electrical Switches
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSlate Auto is building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize, and love. They are seeking a Principal Design Release Engineer, Electrical Switches to drive the development of electrical switch and actuator requirements for their battery electric vehicle platforms, requiring creativity and leadership skills.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sam Ciske
Responsibilities
Develop functional requirements for electrical switches and actuators, including interfaces, diagnostics, and fault detection protocol
Develop and document test plans for the required switches and actuators
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 in order 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) program
10+ years relevant experience with Electrical Switches or Actuators, preferably in the automotive industry
Hands-on experience working with low voltage components, such as circuit breakers, relays, wiring, etc
Hands-on experience working with high voltage components, such as DCDC, motor and inverter, battery, on-board charger, etc
Knowledge of CAN and LIN protocol physical topology requirements
Proficiency using CATIA V5 / Windchill
Experience working within a PLM system to release components and process engineering changes
Experience, understanding, and proficiency with PPAP, including developing and creating Design records, FMEA's, Control Plans, etc
Experience, understanding, and proficiency with APQP and related documentation
Experience using problem solving methodologies to diagnose complex issues, such as 8D, Five Whys, and Fishbone processes
Functional experience with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, DOT, USCAR, SAE, NEC, etc
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals
Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%)
Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds
Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
Preferred
Master's degree is preferred
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
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