EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, Italy
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level automotive test professionals who are comfortable with extensive travel and detailed testing procedures.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior automotive testing experience and a strong track record in data collection and EV operations
    — “Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects.”
  • Individuals who are detail-oriented and can systematically execute predefined testing procedures
    — “Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.”
  • Professionals who have experience working with engineers and can adapt to cross-border travel requirements
    — “Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing. Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.”

Things to consider

  • This role involves operating camouflaged prototypes, which may require discretion and adherence to confidentiality protocols
    — “The vehicles are prototypes and will be camouflaged.”
  • The position demands a high level of reliability and safety consciousness due to the nature of prototype testing
    — “Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with EVs and any prior work with prototype vehicles in your resume and interview responses
    — “Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred.”
  • Emphasize your ability to document issues systematically and report them accurately
    — “Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior.”
  • Demonstrate comfort with cross-border travel and adaptability to different regions in Italy
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.”
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

Driving ExperienceVehicle TestingData CollectionTechnical SkillsSafety-conscious

Preferred

Electric Vehicle Experience

Stack & domain

Vehicle TestingElectric Vehicles (evs)Charging StationsMappingData CollectionAttention To DetailProblem SolvingTeamworkCommunicationLeadershipAutomotiveTransportation

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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