Body Electronics Validation Engineer

Troy, Michigan EV Full-time Posted Nov 5, 2026
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About this role

Slate Auto is hiring a Body Electronics Validation Engineer, full-time, on-site in Troy, Michigan, in the EV sector.

ABOUT SLATE

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.

Employer: Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

Position:

Engineer, Body Electronics Validation (Job Code: 176164)

Duties:

Responsible for executing component and subsystem software testing for the vehicle body features, including the electrical and software architectures; generate test cases and analyze results to ensure program requirements are met; work closely with the Software, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams to validate the body systems software on Slate’s different test properties; develop software validation test cases for the body system and LV components; work closely with Software, Electrical, and Vehicle Integration teams on the integration of multiple control units on the test properties; collaborate with Software and Electrical teams to develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and test properties validation plans; write detailed test specifications and test scripts based on system and component requirements; utilize JIRA, root cause analysis, Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, IBM Rational DOORS, Python, C, AutoCAD, CATIA, and SolidWorks to perform duties; generate a testing plan that achieves targets at various milestones; analyze and visualize large data sets from various data sources to understand the use cases and validation criteria; perform post-processing and analysis of experimental data to validate and inform models; responsible for technical communication of analysis results and tradeoffs; perform root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and escalation of risks to keep software development process on track; identify opportunities for automation; develop and implement processes to improve efficiency; and participate in Agile software development processes; telecommuting 2 days per week permitted.

Location: 2716 Daley Dr, Troy, MI 48083;

Salary: $125,000 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Automotive Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: Two (2) years in the position above, as a Body Controls Validation Engineer, as an Electrical/Electronic System Validation Engineer, as a Product Development Validation Engineer, as a Telematics/Connected Car Product Development Validation Engineer, or in a related occupation;

Other Requirements: Experience must include one (1) year’s use of all the following: JIRA, root cause analysis, Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, IBM Rational DOORS, Python, C, AutoCAD, CATIA, and SolidWorks.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience. Telecommuting 2 days per week permitted.

Employer Contact:

Tara Lewis

Head of Talent Acquisition

Re:Car, Inc. (d/b/a Slate)

2716 Daley Dr

Troy, MI 48083

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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.

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Safety First

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Delight Customers

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One Team

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Relentless Improvement

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Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy

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Respectful Collaboration

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Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

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