Thermal System Engineer

Location: Troy, Michigan

Time Type: Full time

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

The Thermal Systems group at Slate is looking for an upbeat, fun, organized, experienced Engineer, Thermal System to join our growing team.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to pedal

Day-to-day supplier issue tracking, control and calibration interface coordination, change management and issue triage across subsystem, DV build plan support, integration firefighting, controls alignment.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

As a member of the Thermal Systems Engineering group, the Thermal System Engineer will be responsible for integrating key parts of the thermal components in the vehicle.
Prototype and production intent vehicle thermal support.
Translate vehicle requirements/functional objectives and formulate development and testing plans.
The Thermal System Engineer will work with SLATE suppliers (through Development Phases Alpha, Beta, PV, Product intent)) and with SLATE cross-functional teams (Chief Engineer, architecture, purchasing, program manager, and quality engineers) to ensure the successful launch and release.
Define, execute and supervise design verification plans (DVP) and reporting
Support production ramp and field issue resolution

• Provide program deliverables on time per major development milestones

• Thermal change management (documentation of changes, and approval from change management board)

• Execute programs through the development process that meet or exceed objectives for performance, drivability and customer satisfaction

• Experience in CAN tools, INCA Calibration Tools and documentation creation

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field

• Minimum of 5 years in relevant experience (thermal system, parts sourcing, sw/hw knowledge in controls, calibration, and/or testing)

• Ability to review component technical specification, subsystem technical specification, understanding thermal components, and thermal architecture.

• Previous Hybrid or electrification vehicle experience

• ·Demonstrated experience with thermal mechatronic and DVP&R through the complete product cycle

• Experience in problem solving

• Strong technical research and writing skills

• ·Strong communication skills

• Master’s degree in engineering

• Experience in the full product life cycle

• Reactive and/or DFSS black belt

• HW/SW knowledge and validation/release experience

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 Affirmative Action employer. 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

[email protected].