Intensive Driver/Trainer

Bertrandt US•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

Overview Ready to Drive the Future? As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions. With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50+ locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today. The Test Driver, under the direction of Lead Driver/Facility Coordinator performs various driving test on new vehicle n ot out in the public market. Responsibilities Role Summary Maintain and communicate to various staff members the current and future updated testing requirements. Assist with queries and issuing rechecks as needed. Successfully complete advanced driver training with a minimum of a C rating with trailer certification. Demonstrate expert knowledge of vehicle functions e.g. ADAS, Charging, PDC, PLA, IPA, etc. Work directly with personnel providing daily in-person feedback and execute test requests. Exhibit knowledge of specific test requirements to perform duties under minimal supervision. Occasionally lead test drives to remote locations. Act as a Mentor to new test drivers as requested. Demonstrates ability to provide precise documentation of test observations in both written and verbal formats. Role Responsibilities Main responsibility – assign 100% of time spent Gather all required testing information to share with all test drivers at the station. Participate in meetings with different Engineers, Station Coordinator and Driver Coordinator personnel regarding testing needs for vehicles are met. Provide the Station Coordinator and Driver Coordinator with updated testing requirements. Guide the communication process between the Driver Coordinator & Driver Group to report testing concerns. Consistent communication with Driver Coordinator & Driver Group. Assisting with addressing queries and issuing rechecks with assistance from the Driver Coordinator. Assist with special testing instructions from the Driver Coordinator that are not clear or need to be modified. Intensive testing on assigned vehicle daily.

Requirements

At least 1 year of test driving experience.
Technical training in vehicle testing or field of Automotive
Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
Computer savvy – skilled in use of software / Engineering tools (ALPOS, ATP, VDS)
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Resource management
Positive employee relations / team building
Demonstrate expert knowledge of vehicle functions e.g. ADAS, Charging, PDC, PLA, IPA, etc.
Continuous improvement
Self-organized
Work Flexibility
Work schedule is typically 40 hours per week.
Daily Driving and Training as needed
Ability to work on and maneuver around vehicles.
Available to work any shift
Ability to travel out of state and local for multi day trips as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain and communicate to various staff members the current and future updated testing requirements.
Assist with queries and issuing rechecks as needed.
Successfully complete advanced driver training with a minimum of a C rating with trailer certification.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of vehicle functions e.g. ADAS, Charging, PDC, PLA, IPA, etc.
Work directly with personnel providing daily in-person feedback and execute test requests.
Exhibit knowledge of specific test requirements to perform duties under minimal supervision.
Occasionally lead test drives to remote locations.
Act as a Mentor to new test drivers as requested.
Demonstrates ability to provide precise documentation of test observations in both written and verbal formats.
Gather all required testing information to share with all test drivers at the station.
Participate in meetings with different Engineers, Station Coordinator and Driver Coordinator personnel regarding testing needs for vehicles are met.
Provide the Station Coordinator and Driver Coordinator with updated testing requirements.
Guide the communication process between the Driver Coordinator & Driver Group to report testing concerns.
Consistent communication with Driver Coordinator & Driver Group.
Assisting with addressing queries and issuing rechecks with assistance from the Driver Coordinator.
Assist with special testing instructions from the Driver Coordinator that are not clear or need to be modified.
Intensive testing on assigned vehicle daily.