Vehicle Test Driver - Mountain View, CA

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 pre-defined routes through various terrain and weather conditions; Perform pre-shift activities, including 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; Gather data to customer specifications across North America and document observations through the Data Acquisition system

Requirements

High School diploma; 7-10 years of licensed driving experience; Must have current, unexpired Driver's License and a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years; 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; Able to drive passenger vehicles up to 8 hours a day

Nice to have

Experience working with ADAS features