Network Engineer

Warsaw, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand 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 and experienced Network Engineer to join our growing team. The Network Engineer will be responsible for the design deployment and maintenance of network infrastructure that supports Slates IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments including manufacturing plants office spaces and connected vehicle ecosystems. The ideal candidate will bring experience with secure network architecture advanced troubleshooting skills and a deep understanding of automotive industry requirements including cybersecurity standards and IoT/connected car technology.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Network Design & Implementation

Design configure and deploy scalable and secure network infrastructure for office plant and R&D environments.
Collaborate with IT and OT teams to support manufacturing systems robotics and in-vehicle communications.
Implement network solutions to support vehicle connectivity telematics and cloud-based automotive services.

Maintenance & Optimization

Monitor and maintain network health across WAN/LAN SD-WAN VPN and wireless networks.
Proactively optimize network performance and reduce latency for critical applications including production systems and connected vehicle data.
Conduct regular network assessments and vulnerability scans to ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards.

Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in real-time to minimize downtime especially in high-demand manufacturing environments.
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 network support for IT OT and in-vehicle network issues.

Documentation & Reporting

Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation including architecture diagrams IP schemas and device inventory.
Prepare regular reports on network performance incidents and key metrics.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelors degree in Information Systems Information Technology Computer Science or a related field is preferred but not required.
3 years of experience as a Network Engineer ideally within the automotive manufacturing or telecommunications industries.
Proficiency with Cisco Juniper and/or other major network hardware and software.
Experience with firewall management VPNs SD-WAN and network monitoring tools.
Knowledge of automotive cybersecurity standards (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434) and familiarity with IoT/IIoT technologies.
Hands-on experience with wireless networking VLANs and network segmentation.
Cisco (CCNA CCNP) CompTIA Network or similar certifications are preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were 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.

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ABOUT SLATEAt Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand 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 ...