Accessories Project Engineering Intern

About Slate

Slate is a new US company exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Salary: $20-$25 per Hour

Who we are looking for:

• Join us as a Project Engineering Intern for the Summer of 2025 (May to August) and gain hands-on experience in automotive engineering.
• Candidates should be able to commute to our Troy, MI location and work onsite up to 5 days per week.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and exciting "add-on" vehicle components that enhance automotive design and functionality.
• Ideal for aspiring engineers with a deep passion for automotive technology and a drive to contribute to the future of the industry.

What you get to do:

• Contribute to the full accessories’ development lifecycle
• Play a key role in bringing innovative, customer-focused products to life by supporting the design, engineering, and development processes.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence in accessory development
• Be an integral part of creating Slate-branded products, offering technical leadership to development partners and suppliers across various product lines.
• Collaborating on a wide range of projects with cross-functional teams
• Support the creation of functional and technical specifications, working closely with project engineers to define criteria, design solutions, test prototypes, and manage accessory development.
• Ensure successful project delivery across key performance metrics
• Help meet critical targets related to cost, mass, materials, manufacturability, sustainability, and timing, while adapting to the fast-paced nature of a startup environment.
• Embracing the dynamic, startup-driven culture
• Be a versatile team player, ready to step in wherever needed to ensure projects stay on track and all challenges are addressed.
• Shape the future of accessory development
• As a foundational member of the team, your contributions will help improve and evolve the accessory development process, laying the groundwork for the team's long-term growth and success.

Excited by the opportunity?

• If you’re ready to dive into a fast-paced, innovative environment and be part of building something special, we’d love to hear from you!

What you bring to the team:

• Currently in 3rd or 4th year of bachelor degree program in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and present ideas.
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software to support product design and development.
• Knowledge of material selection, attachment strategies, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship during the internship period
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for documentation, presentations, and communication.

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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or 813-468-7257.