About Slate

Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space.


Who we are looking for:

Slate is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced BIW Robotics Engineer to join our growing team.  This position will play a crucial role in designing, programming, and optimizing robotic systems for the manufacturing processes of our products.  This role will be instrumental in enhancing efficiency, precision, and overall excellence in our production operations, with a specific focus on the integration of Spot Resistance Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Laser Welding systems to robots, along with material handling end effector integration.


What you get to do:

  • Design, program, and optimize robotic systems for Body-in-White (BIW) manufacturing processes, including the integration of Spot Resistance Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Laser Welding systems to robots.
  • Develop and implement material handling end effectors for robotic systems to enhance automation in welding and assembly processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand Body-in-White (BIW) design requirements and provide insights on the PLC and MES integration of robotic systems for optimal efficiency.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed robotic welding and material handling projects, providing comprehensive recommendations for implementation.
  • Work closely with product engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems for continuous improvement.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in robotic welding and material handling, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with external suppliers to design, build, execute, source, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge robotic technologies.


What you bring to the team:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.  Master’s Degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of proven experience as a Robotics Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment, with expertise in integrating Spot Resistance Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Laser Welding, and material handling end effectors to robotic systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of robotic system design, programming, and optimization for welding applications and material handling.
  • Experience with control system design, PLC programming, HMIs, and automation technologies, with proficiency in Rockwell / Allen Bradley systems and interfacing with MES systems.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality in robotic system design and implementation.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to achieve project goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
  • Prioritize safety, above all, to protect our team members, partners, and customers.
  • Expert communicator with aligned motives for joining our company.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to juggle multiple assignments and competing priorities at the same time.
  • Strong ethics and integrity.


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.

Apply for this Job

* Required

resume chosen  
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
cover_letter chosen  
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)


Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Re:Build Manufacturing’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.


Enter the verification code sent to to confirm you are not a robot, then submit your application.

This application was flagged as potential bot traffic. To resubmit your application, turn off any VPNs, clear the browser's cache and cookies, or try another browser. If you still can't submit it, contact our support team through the help center.