Chassis Intern

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.

| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate Chassis Engineering is looking for a college student with a hands-on problem-solving approach, an interest in Chassis design and its effects on vehicle dynamics, and an interest in working with Chassis Engineers to help bring the Slate truck to production.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO

With guidance from Chassis engineers, you will learn to:

• Navigate and use our issue management system, called Polarian.
• Manage and update Polarian issues (Chassis Open Issues), coordinating with Chassis Design Release Engineering team.
• Transfer DFMEA and DVP documents, tasks, subtasks and test results into Polarian system.
• Coordinate part shipments and logistics for beta vehicles / lab and vehicle testing parts / etc
• Help coordinate vehicle and part shipments for Vehicle testing

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Pursuing a Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree, or PhD in (Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering)
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week).
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.A hands-on approach to work and problem solving.
• Familiarity and basic skills using Microsoft SW suite. Catia and PLM skills are also a plus.
• A sense of urgency: when things need to be done or problems arise, you recognize it, and immediately seek solutions.
• A team approach: you’re bold enough to reach out and interact with Engineers of all backgrounds, ages, and specialties to get the most out of your experience with Slate and to help Slate succeed. 

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.