Plant Vehicle Engineering Intern, Electrical Systems & Harness Support

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 a hands-on Plant Vehicle Engineering Intern Electrical Systems & Harness Support to support production ramp readiness production quality and issue resolution for low-voltage electrical systems harness routing connectors software-enabled vehicle systems diagnostics and End-of-Line concerns at the Warsaw Assembly Plant.

This internship is intended for a student interested in automotive electrical systems vehicle diagnostics software integration wiring harnesses manufacturing ramp and plant-based engineering. The intern will support the Plant Vehicle Engineering team by helping identify build issues collect data document concerns assist with triage and improve first-time quality.

This role does not own design release or final engineering decisions. It supports Plant Vehicle Engineering Design & Release Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Quality Production End of Line Suppliers Service and Vehicle Integration by helping protect product intent in the plant and strengthening the feedback loop between Engineering and Manufacturing.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Electrical Systems & Harness Support

• Support plant-floor issue triage for low-voltage electrical systems harness routing connector seating terminal condition grounds power distribution and module communication concerns.
• Assist with inspection of harness routing clipping bend radius strain relief chafing connector engagement and installation quality.
• Help document electrical and harness issues with photos connector IDs circuit information DTCs test results and repair validation notes.
• Support basic checks related to power ground continuity voltage drop connector engagement and harness routing under the guidance of PVE engineers and technicians.
• Assist with identifying whether concerns appear related to wiring connector engagement harness routing power/ground module communication software/configuration or build process.

Software Integration & Diagnostics Support

• Assist with vehicle diagnostics DTC collection End-of-Line issue documentation software/configuration checks and issue tracking.
• Support engineers during module flashing software version verification configuration-readiness checks and diagnostic follow-up where appropriate.
• Help analyze trends from End-of-Line results repair records build observations and plant feedback.
• Support containment and issue closure by helping document affected build ranges repeatability diagnostic results physical inspection findings and validation status.

Ramp & Production Support

• Support SOP and production ramp activities.
• Assist Plant Vehicle Engineering during build events plant trials validation builds ramp readiness reviews and production issue reviews.
• Help maintain issue trackers breakpoint records containment documentation lessons learned and follow-up action lists.
• Participate in plant-floor reviews with PVE Manufacturing Engineering Quality Production End of Line Suppliers and Design Engineering.
• Support continuous improvement activities that reduce defects improve issue documentation and strengthen production readiness.

Success Factors

• Improve documentation quality for electrical software diagnostic and harness-related concerns.
• Support faster issue triage by helping collect accurate data photos DTCs build information and physical inspection findings.
• Help reduce repeat troubleshooting by improving issue tracking communication and follow-up discipline.
• Support ramp readiness through organized build support End-of-Line follow-up containment documentation and breakpoint tracking.
• Build practical knowledge of automotive electrical systems diagnostics software integration harness routing and plant issue resolution.
• Strengthen communication between Plant Vehicle Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Quality Production End of Line Suppliers and Design Engineering.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Must have at least a 3.0 or higher.
• Must be able to start in January 2027 and able to work through the spring.
• Interest in automotive electrical systems vehicle diagnostics software integration wiring harnesses manufacturing ramp or plant-based engineering.
• Hands-on project lab internship co-op technician robotics Formula SAE Baja SAE EV club or vehicle diagnostic experience preferred.

Skills

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits voltage current resistance power ground fuses relays connectors and wiring.
• Interest in learning vehicle diagnostics DTCs CAN/LIN communication module flashing and End-of-Line testing.
• Ability to read or learn wiring diagrams connector views pinouts schematics technical documents and work instructions.
• Strong documentation habits including photos notes issue summaries test results and validation status.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment and asking questions when something is unclear.
• Strong curiosity attention to detail and willingness to learn hands-on in a ramp environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers technicians production team members quality representatives and plant leadership.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Internship based onsite at the Warsaw Assembly Plant.
• Manufacturing plant environment with regular plant-floor engagement.
• Role may require standing walking the production floor observing builds supporting vehicle inspections and following all safety requirements.
• Work involving high-voltage systems must follow Slate safety procedures and may only be performed by authorized personnel.

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.

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