Vehicle Test Driver - Mountain View, CA
About The Position
Applus IDIADA is seeking Driver Operators to join its team. The role involves gathering data to customer specifications across North America and documenting observations clearly and in detail using a Data Acquisition system. The ideal candidate is technically adept and has general knowledge of the automotive industry and its products. The position requires driving and operating vehicles on predefined routes across varied terrain and weather conditions, supporting test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment, and following project instructions and safety requirements. The driver also performs vehicle inspections before and after shifts, operates data acquisition systems, reports findings, and maintains confidential documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 7–10 years of licensed driving experience.
- Current, unexpired driver's license.
- Clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
- Physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment.
- Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours and weekends.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to drive passenger vehicles for up to 8 hours a day.
- Meet workplace health and safety requirements and practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with ADAS features.
Responsibilities
- Carry out driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications.
- Drive and operate vehicles on predefined routes through various terrain and weather conditions.
- Perform pre-shift and post-shift vehicle inspections.
- Manage data acquisition systems to ensure accurate data retrieval.
- Drive safely and follow traffic regulations.
- Follow instructions provided by the project manager.
- Perform reporting activities daily and when required by the program manager.
- Maintain all documentation with utmost confidentiality.
- Support data acquisition and use proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies.
- Perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
