Sr. Prototype Driver, Vehicle Development and Test Europe

Lucid Motors; München; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading luxury electric vehicle manufacturer in Munich seeks a Sr. Prototype Driver. The role involves testing prototype vehicles in various conditions and documenting the results. Ideal candidates will have extensive driving experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovation in the automotive industry. This position emphasizes safety and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of driving experience with a clean record.
• Able to drive for prolonged periods exceeding 8 hours.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring a drug-free status.

Aufgaben

• Test drive and evaluate vehicles under real-world conditions.
• Recreate driving scenarios and provide feedback.
• Perform vehicle checks and maintenance.
• Document findings from driving tests.
• Support diagnosing and repairing vehicles and systems.

Kenntnisse

Valid driver’s license

Ability to drive safely in all weather conditions

Good vision and hearing

Basic computer skills

Clear communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Sr. Prototype Driver, Vehicle Development and Test Europe

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility. Lucid designs and develops luxury electric vehicles focused on the human experience and sustainable mobility.

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating captivating luxury electric vehicles. Become part of a team of talented individuals to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

As a Sr. Prototype Driver, Vehicle Development and Test Europe, reporting to the Manager for Vehicle Development and Test Europe, you will be assigned a range of duties, including instrumentation of vehicles for testing in various disciplines (dynamics, durability, noise and vibration, performance). You will work with engineers and technicians to solve data acquisition problems and support various engineering prototype builds.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellence in past roles, with creativity in resolving mechanical problems, diagnosing faults, and implementing vehicle test hardware.

You Will:

• Test drive and evaluate test vehicles on real-world driving situations on test routes/tracks, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures and document findings in driver reports.
• Recreate driving scenarios in controlled and field tests and provide feedback to the engineering team.
• Perform vehicle checks, maintenance and keep vehicles prepared for field testing daily.
• Manual data collection and driving including mapping drives and final data verification drives.
• Drive prototype vehicles on various public and private roads to obtain data and troubleshoot issues.
• Build and follow processes for the teams, document potential issues and improvements.
• Support diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and bench systems.
• Assist with installation, upgrade, calibration and configuration of sensors, ECUs, etc.
• Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team on prototype, pre-production, show, and production vehicles.

You Are:

• Valid driver’s license with at least 8 years of driving experience and a clean driving record (DMV record will be obtained).
• Ability to drive safely in all weather conditions, including rain.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity to be drug free.
• Able to drive for prolonged periods routinely exceeding eight hours.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and possible overtime.
• Good vision, hearing and motor skills. Alertness and good driving instinct to monitor automated vehicle performance.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate GPS.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Strong learning ability and adaptability in a dynamic startup environment.

Preferred:

• Experience working on fully electric vehicles
• Professional race team experience
• Fabrication and wiring experience
• Luxury automotive technician experience

Lucid Motors is committed to maintaining a safe and trustworthy environment. A background check may be required during the hiring process in line with European data protection laws, with candidates informed and asked to provide consent before the check is conducted.

At Lucid, we celebrate diversity. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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