EV Test Driver

TSMG Holding; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding is seeking experienced Vehicle Test Drivers to support testing of new EV prototypes in the US and Canada before North American market launch. You will drive on predefined routes, visit charging stations, and verify charging processes with engineers.

Travel across the US/Canada will be required, with strict safety and reporting standards. The role focuses on hands-on testing of EV charging, app functionality, and overall user experience, ensuring issues are captured and communicated

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Clear MVR in last 5 years.
• Clean criminal background check.
• Experience in automotive/vehicle testing or data collection.
• EV experience preferred.
• Comfortable with extensive travel and being away from home.
• Basic technical and smartphone/app skills.
• Willing to complete drug screening and random alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive prototype EVs on predefined routes in the US/Canada region.
• Visit selected EV charging stations and test availability.
• Check charging station status via vehicle/app and confirm charging works.
• Document issues and report unexpected behavior during tests.
• Follow testing procedures and predefined routes with engineers.
• Travel as required, including cross-border travel US/Canada.
• Maintain safety and careful operation of prototype vehicles.

Skills

Driving experience

MVR clean

Background check

EV experience preferred

Travel flexibility

Tech/basic apps

Drug screening willing

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.