EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, France
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with automotive or vehicle testing experience comfortable with extensive travel and cross-border trips.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in automotive testing and a history of reliable, safety-conscious driving
    — “Valid driver's license and strong driving experience”
  • Individuals who have worked with EVs or similar technologies and can follow detailed testing protocols
    — “Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred”
  • Professionals accustomed to traveling extensively and working independently in the field
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable”

Things to consider

  • The role may require being away from home for the entire duration of the project
    — “Comfortable being away from home for the full duration of the project”
  • Candidates must be prepared for random alcohol and drug screening as a condition of employment
    — “Willing to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing where required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight EV-specific testing experience and your ability to document issues clearly
    — “Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior”
  • Showcase your technical aptitude with smartphones and apps in your resume or interview responses
    — “Basic technical and smartphone/app skills”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • successful completion of EV testing
  • positive feedback from client-side engineers
Typical background
automotive industry experiencevehicle testing background

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle TestingElectric Vehicle (EV) TestingCharging Station TestingDriving

Preferred

Automotive Industry KnowledgeData Collection

Stack & domain

Vehicle TestingElectric VehiclesCharging StationsMappingData CollectionAttention To DetailSafety-consciousReliableComfortable With TravelAutomotive

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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