EV Test Driver

TSMG Holding; Quebec; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding in Canada is seeking experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of new electric vehicles in the US and Canada prior to North American market launch. You will drive camouflaged prototypes on predefined routes and visit EV charging stations to test availability, app functionality and the charging process.

You will work closely with a client-side engineer, follow detailed testing procedures, record issues, and travel across the region, including cross-border trips.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Clear MVR for the past 5 years.
• Clean criminal background check.
• Experience in automotive testing, mapping, data collection, or similar projects.
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) experience strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel extensively and be away from home for the project duration.
• Comfortable working with engineers and following testing procedures.
• Basic smartphone and app skills.
• Willing to complete drug screening and random alcohol testing when required.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes.
• Visit selected EV charging stations.
• Check charging availability through the vehicle/app.
• Connect vehicle to charging stations and verify charging process.
• Record and report issues or unexpected behavior.
• Follow predefined testing procedures and routes.
• Travel as required, including cross-border travel.
• Work closely with a client-side engineer during testing.
• Maintain a high level of care and responsibility when operating prototype vehicles.

Skills

Driving experience

MVR clear

Background check

EV experience preferred

Travel readiness

Testing procedures

Team with engineer

Smartphone/app skills

Drug screening willingness

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