EV Test Driver

TSMG; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG is seeking experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the US and Canada before their North American market launch. You will drive prototype EVs on predefined routes and visit charging stations to test charging availability, app functionality, and the overall charging process.

You will work alongside a client-side engineer, record and report issues, and travel as required across regions, including cross-border travel between the US and Canada where

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and strong driving experience.
• Clear MVR for the past 5 years.
• Experience in automotive/vehicle testing or related project work.
• Previous EV experience strongly preferred.
• Comfort with extensive travel and being away from home for full project duration.
• Ability to work with engineers and follow detailed testing procedures.
• Basic technical and smartphone/app skills.
• Willingness to complete drug screening and participate in random alcohol testing when required.

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 charging process.
• Record and report issues or unexpected behavior.
• Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.
• Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.
• Travel as required, including cross-border travel between US and Canada where applicable.

Skills

Driver experience

Clean MVR

Automotive testing

EV experience

Willing to travel

Tech savvy

Safety conscious

Drug screening

Detail oriented

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.

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 between the US and Canada 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.