EV Test Driver

TSMG
All cities, Australia
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented professionals with automotive or EV testing experience working in a field-based, client-facing setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior EV testing experience and a track record of meticulous data collection
    — “previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, mapping, data collection, or similar field projects”
  • Individuals who thrive on cross-border travel and can adapt to rotating assignments
    — “Travel as required throughout the project, including cross-border travel in a region where applicable.”
  • Professionals who can operate prototype vehicles with a high level of responsibility and safety awareness
    — “Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands full project commitment, including potential extended periods away from home
    — “comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home for the full duration of the project”
  • The position requires adherence to strict testing procedures and route compliance
    — “Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight past experience with EV charging systems and app-based diagnostics
    — “Check charging station availability through the vehicle/app.”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently while following detailed instructions
    — “comfortable working alongside engineers and following detailed testing procedures.”
  • Showcase your reliability and safety-first mindset with specific examples
    — “Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Tested new electric vehicles on predefined routes
  • Visited EV charging stations and verified charging process
  • Reported issues and unexpected behavior
Typical background
Previous experience in automotive, vehicle testing, or similar field

Skills & requirements

Required

Vehicle TestingEV ChargingData CollectionTechnical SkillsSafety-conscious

Preferred

Automotive Industry ExperienceEV Experience

Stack & domain

DrivingVehicle TestingEV ChargingApp FunctionalityData CollectionMappingTechnical SkillsSmartphone SkillsReliabilitySafety-consciousDetail-orientedAutomotiveElectric VehiclesCharging Infrastructure

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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