Vehicle Test Driver - Hyde Park, MA

Applus IDIADA; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Applus IDIADA is seeking Driver Operators to join our team in the United States. The role involves gathering data to customer specifications across North America and documenting observations clearly through our Data Acquisition system.

Responsibilities include driving on predefined routes, operating data acquisition tools, and maintaining accurate records. A valid driver’s license, 5 years of driving experience, and flexibility for extended hours are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of licensed driving experience.
• Current Driver's License with clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience with ADAS features highly preferred.
• We are a drug‑free work environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications.
• Drive and operate vehicles across predefined routes through various terrain and weather conditions.
• Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
• Drive vehicles in a safe manner and follow traffic regulations.
• Follow instructions provided by project manager.
• Perform reporting activities daily and when required by the program manager.
• Maintain all documentation with utmost confidentiality.
• Support the acquisition of data and implement proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies found during data acquisition.

Skills

Driving experience

ADAS knowledge

Data acquisition

Safety conscious

Job description

Job Description

Driver Operator

Applus IDIADA is seeking Driver Operators to join our team. The ideal candidate is technically adept and possesses general knowledge of the automotive industry and its products. The driver would be responsible for gathering data to customer specifications across North America, and documenting observations in a clear and detailed manner through our Data Acquisition system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications.
• Drive and operate vehicles across a pre-defined routes through various terrain and weather conditions.
• Perform predatory activities before shift, including but not limited to inspection of the vehicle before and after shift completion.
• Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
• Drive vehicles in a safe manner and following traffic regulations.
• Follow instructions provided by project manager.
• Perform reporting activities daily and when required by the program manager.
• Maintain all documentation with utmost confidentiality.
• Support the acquisition of data and implement proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies found during data acquisition.

Duration – This project is expected to last 4-5 months with consecutive projects thereafter.

Qualifications

• 5 years of licensed driving experience
• Must have current Driver's License and a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience working with ADAS features highly preferred.
• We are a drug‑free work environment.

Additional Information

Job Functions:

• Must be physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours and weekends.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean vehicle driving record.
• Meet all workplace health and safety requirements and practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and drive passenger vehicles up to 8 hours a day.

Schedule:

• Monday to Sunday
• Second shift: 2:30pm - 11:30pm
• Schedule is 3-6 days a week

APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.