Body Engineering Intern

ABOUT SLATEAt 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 is looking for an energetic, organized Body Systems Design intern to join our growing team for Fall 2025 (September to December). The Body Systems intern will be responsible for supporting the development of the body in white and related structures across the organization.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Be an integral part of an energetic team that’s challenging the status quo of vehicle design.
• Responsible for the design and development of body system components and complete assemblies.
• Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets.
• Manage all aspects of body component development to meet project requirements including performance, cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, etc.
• Lead collaboration between internal/external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Active enrollment in Bachelor program for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better
• Ability to be onsite/in person 3 days per week in Troy, MI
• Excellent communication and team building skills.
• Ability to contribute to design teams through integration of related sub-systems into body structure.
• Ability and Desire work in a fun and fast-paced environment

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? 

We’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate’s start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves 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 accommodations 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.