Intern, Vehicle Integration Electrical Engineering
About The Position
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 An applicant looking to join our Vehicle Integration Electrical Engineering Team for the Summer of 2026 An Intern to lead the implementation of coordinating a instrumentation list for Hot Trip for Vehicle Testing Intern will lead the and track the installation of Data acquisition equipment on test vehicles for Hot trip Intern will set up Data acquisition equipment and verify quality data is being acquired and verified Intern will support Hot Trip - this is the hot weather vehicle validation trip Intern will provide a report to the Electrical Engineering team on data accumulated during Hot Trip | WHAT YOU GET TO DO Lead and direct the design, integration, analysis, and testing of components Demonstrate product safety, integrity, and quality physical product development Provide an innovative thinking approach to integrating new technology of physical components along with electrical controllers Assist in development of System Validation on prototype development buck Intern will gain first hand practical experience in using CAN interface tools for component and system validation Intern will be involved in root cause analysis of electrical failures and be involved in the diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicles Intern will learn to use and operate Data acquisition equipment. Intern will be involved in the physical hands-on installation of Data acquisition equipment and setup of equipment for testing. Intern will receive training in High Voltage safety. Intern will have the opportunity to gain experience in working with High Voltage Components and systems Intern will learn to work with other engineers in a team environment Intern will work on maintaining software updates on prototype vehicles Intern will gain experience on Telematics and Networks Intern will Assist in reporting and developing presentation on Electrical Engineering systems and progress | WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM 3rd or 4th year of bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or MBA Genuine interest in learning and gaining hands on experience in Electrical Engineering projects An interest in Automotive Engineering projects and troubleshooting A desire to be a strong team player Experience in SAE, EV Baja or First Robotics clubs a plus, not required 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 slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto. About Us At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.
Requirements
- 3rd or 4th year of bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or MBA
- Genuine interest in learning and gaining hands on experience in Electrical Engineering projects
- An interest in Automotive Engineering projects and troubleshooting
- A desire to be a strong team player
Nice To Haves
- Experience in SAE, EV Baja or First Robotics clubs a plus, not required
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of coordinating a instrumentation list for Hot Trip for Vehicle Testing
- Lead and track the installation of Data acquisition equipment on test vehicles for Hot trip
- Set up Data acquisition equipment and verify quality data is being acquired and verified
- Support Hot Trip - this is the hot weather vehicle validation trip
- Provide a report to the Electrical Engineering team on data accumulated during Hot Trip
- Lead and direct the design, integration, analysis, and testing of components
- Demonstrate product safety, integrity, and quality physical product development
- Provide an innovative thinking approach to integrating new technology of physical components along with electrical controllers
- Assist in development of System Validation on prototype development buck
- Assist in reporting and developing presentation on Electrical Engineering systems and progress
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