EV Test Driver
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time · Contract
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- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Overview
We are looking for experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support the testing of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the US and Canada before their North American 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.
\nKey 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 between the US and Canada where applicable.
- Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.
- 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The test driver will operate prototype electric vehicles on specific routes to evaluate charging station functionality and app performance. They will work closely with engineers to document and report any technical issues encountered during the testing process.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license with a clean record for the past five years and be willing to undergo background and drug screenings. Previous experience in automotive testing or data collection is required, along with the ability to travel extensively.
Skills
- Vehicle testing
- Driving
- Data collection
- Electric vehicles
- Technical troubleshooting
- Smartphone proficiency
- Reporting
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Navigation
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Categories
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Electric Vehicles
- Prototype Testing
- EV Charging Stations
- Automotive
- Data Collection
- Field Projects
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Safety
- Technical Reporting
- Cross-border Travel
- App Functionality
- Motor Vehicle Record
- Quality Assurance