EV Prototype Test Driver — Travel, Charging, & Issue Logs

TSMG Holding; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding in Australia is seeking experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of new electric vehicles in the targeted region before full scale market launch. Prototypes will be camouflaged and tested with a client-side engineer, driving on predefined routes and visiting charging stations.

You will record issues, follow testing procedures, and travel as required, including cross-border trips. A strong safety mindset and basic technical/smartphone skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clear MVR in past 5 years.
• Criminal background check required.
• Experience in automotive testing or data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region.
• Visit EV charging stations and verify charging availability.
• Connect vehicles to charging stations and test charging process.
• Record and report issues or unexpected behavior.
• Follow testing procedures and routes with the client-side engineer.
• Travel as required, including cross-border travel where applicable.
• Maintain safety and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean MVR

Safety minded

Travel flexibility

Basic tech / smartphone skills

Job description

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.

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
  
  
  

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