EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, Japan
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced automotive professionals who drive and test electric vehicles, with a focus on detail-oriented execution and cross-regional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Experienced automotive test drivers with EV familiarity and comfort in cross-regional travel
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.”
  • Candidates with a background in vehicle testing and data collection, especially in a technical environment
    — “Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects.”
  • Individuals who can collaborate effectively with engineers and follow strict testing procedures
    — “Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a full project commitment with potential for extended time away from home
    — “Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project.”
  • Candidates must have a clean driving record and pass background checks
    — “Clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the past 5 years. Clean criminal background check.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with EVs and any prior work with charging infrastructure systems
    — “Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred.”
  • Showcase meticulous documentation skills, as issue reporting is a key task
    — “Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior.”
  • Highlight adaptability and ability to follow detailed procedures in your resume and interview responses
    — “Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • testing new electric vehicles
  • visiting selected EV charging stations
Typical background
previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle TestingElectric VehiclesCharging Station AvailabilityApp FunctionalityReporting IssuesPredefined Testing Procedures

Preferred

Autonomous Vehicle SystemsAdvanced Driver Assist Systems

Stack & domain

AutomotiveTestingElectric_vehicles

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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