Vehicle Driver & Test

Global Connect Technologies; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Michigan is seeking a Vehicle Driver & Test Technician to support vehicle testing and validation activities. You will safely operate test vehicles, execute driving routes and test procedures, collect data, and report performance issues to engineering teams.

The role requires a Michigan Driver’s License with a clean record, plus experience in vehicle testing or automotive technician work.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Experience in vehicle testing or automotive technician/validation role preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures and document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate prototype, development, and production vehicles during testing activities.
• Execute vehicle test procedures, drive cycles, road tests, and validation routes.
• Support functional, performance, durability, and system-level vehicle testing.
• Monitor vehicle behavior and identify abnormal conditions, faults, or performance issues.
• Record test results, observations, mileage, environmental conditions, and vehicle issues accurately.
• Work with engineers and test teams to reproduce and document vehicle concerns.
• Perform pre-test and post-test vehicle inspections and verify basic vehicle readiness.
• Use basic diagnostic and test equipment as required.
• Follow all company safety procedures, testing protocols, and Michigan road regulations.
• Maintain accurate test logs and communicate test results to engineering teams.
• Support testing at proving grounds, public roads, test tracks, and laboratory facilities.

Skills

Driving

Test procedures

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Automotive technical education

Tools

CAN

CANalyzer

CANoe

Vehicle diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Driver & Test Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a Vehicle Driver & Test Technician to support vehicle testing and validation activities in Michigan. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating test vehicles, executing prescribed driving routes and test procedures, collecting test data, and reporting vehicle performance issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate prototype, development, and production vehicles during testing activities.
• Execute vehicle test procedures, drive cycles, road tests, and validation routes.
• Support functional, performance, durability, and system-level vehicle testing.
• Monitor vehicle behavior and identify abnormal conditions, faults, or performance issues.
• Record test results, observations, mileage, environmental conditions, and vehicle issues accurately.
• Work with engineers and test teams to reproduce and document vehicle concerns.
• Perform pre-test and post-test vehicle inspections and verify basic vehicle readiness.
• Use basic diagnostic and test equipment as required.
• Follow all company safety procedures, testing protocols, and Michigan road regulations.
• Maintain accurate test logs and communicate test results to engineering teams.
• Support testing at proving grounds, public roads, test tracks, and laboratory facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Previous professional driving, vehicle testing, automotive technician, or validation experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles for extended periods and under varying road conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed test procedures.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems and vehicle operation.
• Ability to document test results clearly and accurately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive vehicle testing or validation.
• Experience driving prototype or development vehicles.
• Familiarity with CAN, CANalyzer, CANoe, or vehicle diagnostic tools is a plus.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation is preferred.
• Automotive technical education or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Testing may be performed on public roads, test tracks, proving grounds, and customer/engineering facilities throughout Michigan.
• The role may require flexible working hours, extended driving periods, and occasional outdoor testing under different weather conditions.
• Strict adherence to vehicle safety and testing procedures is required.