EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, South Korea
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward automotive professionals comfortable with extensive travel and testing EV charging processes.

Best fit for

  • Automotive test professionals with EV experience and a history of meticulous data recording
    — “Record and report any issues or unexpected behavior”
  • Individuals with a track record of following detailed testing procedures and working in cross-border environments
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable”
  • Candidates who can balance technical smartphone skills with a safety-first driving mindset
    — “Basic technical and smartphone/app skills”

Things to consider

  • The role requires being away from home for the full project duration, which may affect personal life
    — “Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project”
  • The position involves operating prototype vehicles, which may require additional training or clearance
    — “Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize past experience with EVs and prototype testing in your resume and interview
    — “Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is strongly preferred”
  • Highlight your ability to work with engineers and follow procedures in your interview responses
    — “Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • drive prototype EVs on predefined routes
  • visit selected EV charging stations
  • record and report any issues
Typical background
valid driver's licenseprevious experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle TestingEV ChargingApp Functionality TestingReporting

Preferred

Electric VehiclesAutomotive Testing

Stack & domain

Vehicle TestingElectric VehiclesCharging StationsApp FunctionalityData CollectionMappingTechnical SkillsSmartphone/app SkillsTravelCross-border TravelEngineering CollaborationSafety-consciousDetail-orientedAutomotiveCharging InfrastructureVehicle PrototypesField 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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