Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical
Slate Auto · Troy, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Slate Auto (automotive) in Troy, MI. Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair vehicles and systems to component level failures experienced in Vehicle build process and testing.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $109k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 13 reliability engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 46%
- ✓ Root cause 31%
- SAP 31%
- Union environment 31%
- FDA / GMP 23%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Slate Auto in Troy
2 other open roles at this site.
Full description from Slate AutoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
qualifications
- ✓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.
Experience
- ✓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.
- ✓Previous experience with an automotive OEM is preferred.
Skills and
Qualifications
- ✓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.
- ✓Previous experience with CAD and Polarion is preferred.
- ✓Previous experience with regulatory
requirements
is preferred.
- ✓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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
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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
Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical to join our team.
The Vehicle Engineer Technician, Electrical plays an integral role with the Engineering team throughout product development and through launch. As a member of the Vehicle Integration team, the Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical is responsible for the maintenance of vehicle prototype builds, diagnosis and rectification of issues with builds, fabrication of parts as required, and maintenance of other company vehicles.
The Vehicle Engineering Technician, Electrical will report to Senior Technician, Garage Services.
What you get to do
- •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.
What you bring to the team
Must possess at least one (1) of the following
Work hours and schedule
The regular work schedule can be expected to be Monday to Friday from 7:00am EST to 3:30pm EST.
Flexibility may be required on occasion to accommodate project deadlines or special business needs.
Overtime policy
While the position may occasionally require additional hours, overtime will be limited and is subject to prior approval based on business needs. We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and employees can expect their regular schedule to be consistent with minimal overtime requirements.
Work authorization requirement
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
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-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.