EV Test Driver

TSMG Holding; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding seeks experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of new EV prototypes in the US and Canada before North American market launch. Drive prototypes on predefined routes, visit EV charging stations, verify charging processes, and report issues.

Travel extensively with engineers, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures throughout the project. Ideal candidates have a valid driver's license, clean MVR, willingness to undergo drug screening, and prior automotive testing or EV

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR for the past 5 years.
• Clear criminal background check.
• Previous experience in automotive testing, mapping, data collection, or similar projects.
• Experience with EVs preferred.
• Willing to travel extensively and be away from home for project duration.
• Able to follow detailed testing procedures with engineers.
• Basic smartphone/app skills.
• Willing to complete drug screening and agree to random alcohol testing where required.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes across the assigned region.
• Visit selected EV charging stations (EVCS).
• Check charging station availability via vehicle/app.
• Connect 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 US/Canada.
• Maintain high level of care operating prototype vehicles.

Skills

Driving experience

MVR clear

Criminal background check

EV testing experience

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Tech savvy

Smartphone apps

Drug screening willing

Safety-conscious

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.

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.