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Slate Auto · 17 hours ago

Attribute Engineer, EV Powertrain / Propulsion

positionTroy, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Slate Auto is focused on building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford and personalize. They are seeking an Attribute Engineer, EV Powertrain / Propulsion to lead the development and validation of Powertrain attributes for their electric vehicles, ensuring technical targets are met and integration issues are resolved.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop vehicle level targets for all Powertrain / Propulsion attributes for the complete vehicle
Oversee vehicle integration for all Powertrain / Propulsion attributes, including requirements, feasibility, and validation at the vehicle level
Identify and resolve Powertrain / Propulsion integration and design issues as the vehicle is developed
Lead Powertrain / Propulsion team meetings, working with all product development teams including systems and components, packaging, manufacturing, and service to ensure the technical targets are set, solutions are optimized for all stages of the vehicle's life, and validation is executed
Lead the team in problem resolution, with the ability to present recommended solutions to the management team
Maintain vehicle level scorecards with input from the team

Qualification

EV Powertrain knowledgeVehicle development experienceTechnical writingDesign Release EngineeringRegulatory compliance knowledgeTeam buildingMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required
5+ years of vehicle development experience within EV Powertrain / Propulsion in the automotive industry, including target setting, feasibility, integration, and validation at the vehicle level
Technical writing and documentation experience is required
Excellent team building and relationship building skills, including the ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail
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 20%)
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
Design Release Engineering experience is a plus
Broad vehicle development process knowledge, including how to set technical targets, work with teams to determine feasibility (virtually and physically), and validate with statistical confidence
Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements

Company

Slate Auto

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Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
location
Troy, Michigan, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://slate.auto

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$111.03M
2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M

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