EOL Process Engineer, General Assembly

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:

We are seeking a hands-on End of Line (EOL) Process Engineer to support vehicle commissioning diagnostics calibration and manufacturing execution activities within the plant environment. This role is responsible for ensuring vehicles successfully complete EOL validation calibration and release processes while supporting production readiness troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

** Must be willing to relocate to Warsaw IN. Relocation assistance provided.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• In this role you will execute and support critical End of Line manufacturing and commissioning processes across multiple vehicle systems including brake steering ADAS and body controls. Responsibilities include supporting fluid fill operations wheel alignment steering and brake calibration camera alignment ECU flashing and vehicle provisioning activities.

• You will utilize CAN CAN-FD and UDS diagnostics to execute plant validation routines troubleshoot vehicle communication issues and support manufacturing software deployment activities. This includes diagnosing ECU communication failures gateway routing issues flashing problems network wake-up behavior diagnostic timeouts and sensor calibration concerns.

• The role also requires close collaboration with Manufacturing Diagnostics Software Validation and Supplier teams to investigate root causes implement corrective actions and improve EOL throughput and first-time pass rates. You will support launch activities prototype and production builds and validation of manufacturing tooling and automated EOL systems.

• Additionally you will help develop and maintain plant diagnostic procedures troubleshooting documentation and automated validation or calibration tools using Vector toolchains and scripting environments where applicable.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive manufacturing vehicle diagnostics EOL commissioning calibration vehicle integration or plant support engineering.

• Strong hands-on experience with CAN/CAN-FD communication systems and UDS diagnostics including troubleshooting ECU communication and network-related issues within vehicle manufacturing environments.

• Experience using Vector tools such as CANoe CANalyzer CANape and vFlash along with OEM or supplier diagnostic and calibration tools.

• Experience supporting vehicle calibration and commissioning processes including wheel alignment steering angle calibration brake bleed/calibration camera or ADAS alignment sensor initialization ECU flashing and vehicle configuration/provisioning.

• Strong understanding of automotive communication architectures gateways diagnostic workflows and manufacturing validation processes.

• The ideal candidate should also be comfortable interpreting CAN databases diagnostic specifications wiring schematics and network topology documentation.

• Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills along with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced plant and launch environments while collaborating across cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EV platforms high-voltage systems AUTOSAR-based ECUs OTA readiness or manufacturing automation systems is highly preferred.

• Experience with Python CAPL or diagnostic scripting/automation tools is a plus along with familiarity with ISO-14229 (UDS) CAN transport protocols ECU flashing workflows and secure diagnostics.

• Experience supporting prototype DV PV or launch manufacturing builds is also strongly desired.

SALARY RANGE:

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

101173.68 - 126467.11 - 151760.53 USD Annual

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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