EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Experienced automotive professionals with EV testing background and travel flexibility will find this hands-on role with a client-side engineering team across multiple cities.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior automotive testing and EV experience, and a track record of reliable travel.
    — “Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects.”
  • Detail-oriented individuals who can document and report anomalies in EV charging systems.
    — “Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior.”
  • Professionals comfortable with cross-border travel and working in a collaborative engineering environment.
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires being away from home for the full duration of the project due to travel demands.
    — “Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project.”
  • Candidates must pass drug screening and random alcohol testing, which could be a barrier for some.
    — “Willing to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing where required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with EV charging systems and your ability to follow detailed testing protocols.
    — “Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.”
  • Emphasize your ability to work closely with engineers and communicate findings effectively.
    — “Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.”
  • Showcase your reliability and safety-first mindset when operating vehicles.
    — “Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • testing new electric vehicles
  • verifying charging process
Typical background
valid driver's licensestrong driving experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle TestingEV Charging Station Testing

Preferred

Previous Experience With Electric VehiclesAbility To Travel Extensively

Stack & domain

Driving ExperienceEV Charging StationsApp FunctionalityTechnical And Smartphone/app SkillsReliableSafety-consciousDetail-orientedAutomotiveVehicle Testing

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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