Electrical Skilled Trades, Body - Crew A

Slate Auto • Warsaw, IN

2d

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. | WHAT YOU GET TO DO Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair for PLCs, robots, weld controls, conveyors, and vision systems in Body-in-White (BIW) production. Diagnose and resolve automation-related downtime quickly to minimize production impact. Modify and optimize PLC logic, HMI screens, robot programs, and vision systems to improve usability for operators and maintenance staff. Support equipment upgrades, system updates, and running changes with minimal production disruption. Assist Controls Engineers in developing controls designs, hardware, and vision/weld/PLC/HMI/conveyance technology integration. Identify and implement advanced machine control, robotic, sensor, and vision technologies. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for automation-related failures, throughput losses, and quality concerns; implement corrective actions. Partners with maintenance and engineering teams to maintain documentation, training, and preventive maintenance programs. Apply and enforce national electrical safety standards for all BIW equipment; ensure compliance with LOTO, interlocks, safety PLCs, and DCS systems. Perform risk assessments, ensuring safe design and operation of control logic. Support equipment installations, debugging, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 5–7 years in electrical maintenance, controls, or automation within a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive BIW preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with Fanuc robots, dispense systems, weld manufacturing controls, vision/bead detection, and conveyance systems.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Ability to navigate ladder logic, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across 24V DC to 480V AC systems using diagnostic tools (multimeter, megger, phase rotation meter).
• Familiarity with HMIs, SCADA, fieldbus networks, motion control, and safety PLCs.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding/fabrication, rigging, and mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Other Requirements: Ability to lift and carry 50–70 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Capable of working all shifts (including weekends and 12-hour shifts) with overtime as required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; ability to thrive in fast-paced automotive environments.
• Prior experience in preventive maintenance program development and technical standards creation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in automation, electrical safety, or controls training.
• Power & Free, Power Roll Bed/Vertical Drive Lifts/Turn Tables and Electrified Monorail Conveyance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and repair for PLCs, robots, weld controls, conveyors, and vision systems in Body-in-White (BIW) production.
• Diagnose and resolve automation-related downtime quickly to minimize production impact.
• Modify and optimize PLC logic, HMI screens, robot programs, and vision systems to improve usability for operators and maintenance staff.
• Support equipment upgrades, system updates, and running changes with minimal production disruption.
• Assist Controls Engineers in developing controls designs, hardware, and vision/weld/PLC/HMI/conveyance technology integration.
• Identify and implement advanced machine control, robotic, sensor, and vision technologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for automation-related failures, throughput losses, and quality concerns; implement corrective actions.
• Partners with maintenance and engineering teams to maintain documentation, training, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Apply and enforce national electrical safety standards for all BIW equipment; ensure compliance with LOTO, interlocks, safety PLCs, and DCS systems.
• Perform risk assessments, ensuring safe design and operation of control logic.
• Support equipment installations, debugging, and commissioning activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree