Vehicle Operator

Kett Engineering; Michigan; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kett Engineering Corporation in Michigan is seeking individuals to operate prototype-level ADAS vehicles on defined and undefined routes, under varied geographic and environmental conditions.

This role requires extensive travel, including 8-12 weeks away from home, and the ability to work with in-vehicle data recording systems, provide actionable feedback to engineers, and maintain safe operations on public roads.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug and background screens.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Decent computer skills required.
• Clean driving record for past 3 years.
• Able to pass drug and background screening.
• Must be able to work a smartphone and tablet.
• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE 8 - 12 WEEKS AT A TIME.

Responsibilities

• Operate prototype-level ADAS Vehicles on defined and undefined routes under varying geographic and environmental conditions.
• Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data marking and minor debugging when issues arise.
• Provide clear, accurate and useful subjective feedback to the engineering teams on vehicle behavior observed.
• Ensure the safe operation of our test vehicles on public roads.
• The position requires travel.

Skills

Decent computer skills

Clean driving record

Smartphone and tablet usage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

In-vehicle data recording systems

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE & BE AWAY FROM HOME 8-12 WEEKS AT A TIME FOR TEST TRIPS
• Operate prototype-level ADAS Vehicles on both defined and undefined routes, including a variety of geographic and environmental conditions.
• Operate in-vehicle data recording computers, including start/stop recording, data marking and minor debugging when issues arise.
• Provide clear, accurate and useful subjective feedback to the engineering teams on vehicle behavior observed.
• Ensure the safe operation of our test vehicles on public roads.
• The position requires travel.
• Drivers will have no issues with being on a plane, in a hotel, driving a rental car in a city you are not familiar with.

PAYRATE $18.00/HOUR

MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO TRAVEL

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug and background screens
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Decent computer skills required
• Clean driving record for past 3 years
• Able to pass drug and background screening
• Must be able to work a smartphone and tablet
• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE 8 - 12 WEEKS AT A TIME

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

• Basic working knowledge of ADAS vehicle technology including data acquisition, ACC (adaptive cruise control), PEB (predictive emergency braking), Self-Driving Technology, AD/HAD, etc.
• Experience and training on providing subjective feedback on vehicle behaviors and environment
• Local knowledge of streets, geography and environmental features that may be challenging for autonomous vehicles, based on position posting location.

Company Description

Established in 1953, Kett Engineering is a leader in the Automotive Test and Personnel Services industry. Our goal is to provide our Automotive and OEM customers with superior service.

The strength and success of Kett clearly comes from the people behind the organization. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, talented and hard working individuals with years of industry experience.

If you have an interest in automotive technology industry, a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed expectations then, we want you on are our team!

Established in 1953, Kett Engineering is a leader in the Automotive Test and Personnel Services industry. Our goal is to provide our Automotive and OEM customers with superior service.

The strength and success of Kett clearly comes from the people behind the organization. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, talented and hard working individuals with years of industry experience.

If you have an interest in automotive technology industry, a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed expectations then, we want you on are our team!