Engineer, Controls Seats

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.

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

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a seasoned Controls & Automation Engineer with deep automotive manufacturing experience to help build and refine worldclass production systems. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in automation robotics PLC programming and equipment integration within General Assembly or related automotive environments. You will play a critical role in designing optimizing and sustaining automated systems that drive safety quality throughput and cost performance. Beyond technical mastery were looking for someone who elevates others solves complex problems with clarity and helps shape the culture of a new manufacturing organization. This is a rare opportunity to build automation capability from the ground up in a fastmoving missiondriven environment.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Lead development integration and optimization of automated systems within the Slate Production System (SPS).

• Design program and troubleshoot PLCs HMIs robotics vision systems and safety circuits for General Assembly operations.

• Drive rootcause analysis and resolution of automationrelated issues originating from the plant field or suppliers.

• Support layout development equipment selection tooling integration and materialflow automation to improve throughput and reliability.

• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycletime reduction errorproofing uptime improvement and cost savings.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering Quality Production and Supply Chain to ensure automation strategies align with product and process requirements.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing automated process flows control plans PFMEAs and workstation logic.

• Develop and maintain system documentation including electrical schematics software standards and troubleshooting guides.

• Monitor automation KPIs (uptime MTTR MTBF cycle time) and build dashboards and action plans to drive improvement.

• Train and mentor technicians operators and engineers on automation systems safety protocols and best practices.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Education & Experience

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Controls Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Experience

• 8 years of controls automation or mechatronics engineering experience in the automotive or highvolume manufacturing industry.

• Proven success supporting General Assembly automation including equipment launch commissioning and process optimization.

• Experience in startup or greenfield environments is a plus.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of PLC programming (AllenBradley Siemens or similar) HMI development and industrial communication protocols.

• Strong understanding of robotics (Fanuc ABB KUKA) motion control and machine vision systems.

• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting safety system design and rootcause analysis methodologies.

• Strong communication leadership and crossfunctional collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable improvements in uptime quality and cost.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools (e.g. VISIO AutoCAD Electrical).

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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