EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, Portugal
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented professionals with automotive or testing experience working in a region with EV infrastructure.

Best fit for

  • Detail-oriented professionals with automotive or vehicle testing experience and a track record of reliable execution.
    — “Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.”
  • Candidates familiar with EVs and charging station operations, ideally with prior field testing or data collection experience.
    — “Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with extensive travel and can commit to long-term project durations.
    — “Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a clean driving record and criminal background, which may limit candidate pools.
    — “Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the past 5 years.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for random drug and alcohol testing as part of the job requirements.
    — “Willing to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing where required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with EV charging processes and field testing in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS). Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app.”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow detailed testing procedures and work collaboratively with engineers.
    — “Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.”
  • Showcase your travel flexibility and long-term commitment in your application materials.
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • testing new electric vehicles
  • visiting EV charging stations
  • verifying charging process
Typical background
vehicle testing experiencestrong driving experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle TestingEV Charging Station TestingApp Functionality TestingReportingPredefined Testing Procedures

Preferred

EV ExperienceAutomotive Testing

Stack & domain

Vehicle TestingElectric VehiclesCharging StationsApp FunctionalityData CollectionTravelResponsibilitySafety-consciousDetail-orientedAutomotiveMapping

About the role

Original posting from TSMG via Lever

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support the testing of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the the targeted region before full scale market launch.

The vehicles are prototypes and will be camouflaged. You will work alongside a client-side engineer and drive the vehicle on predefined routes, visiting selected EV charging stations to test charging availability, app functionality, and the overall charging process.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region.

Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS).

Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app.

Connect the vehicle to charging stations and verify that the charging process works as expected.

Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior.

Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.

Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.

Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.

Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license and strong driving experience.

Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the past 5 years.

Clean criminal background check.

Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects.

Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred.

Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project.

Comfortable working alongside engineers and following detailed testing procedures.

Basic technical and smartphone/app skills.

Willing to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing where required.

Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.

Source: TSMG careers (Lever)

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