Vehicle Test Driver - Chicago, IL

Applus IDIADA • La Grange, IL

3h • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Applus+ IDIADA is seeking Driver Operators to join their 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 their Data Acquisition system. This role involves carrying out various driving services on vehicles in line with customer specifications, driving and operating vehicles across pre-defined routes through various terrain and weather conditions, and performing preparatory activities before shifts, including vehicle inspections. The position also requires managing data acquisition systems, driving safely and following traffic regulations, following instructions from the project manager, performing daily reporting activities, and maintaining documentation confidentiality. Support for data acquisition and proper tagging techniques to document objects, obstacles, and anomalies found during data acquisition is also expected. The duration is TBD, but flexibility is required for being on the road for 1-2 weeks at a time. This project is expected to last 4-5 months with consecutive projects thereafter.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• 5 years of licensed driving experience
• Must have current Driver's License and a clean driving record for a minimum of 3 years.
• We are a drug free work environment
• Clean driving record
• Must be physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• able to drive passenger vehicles up to 8 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ADAS features highly preferred.

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.

Benefits

• TOP Employer certified company
• Opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.
• Job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company.
• Constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment.
• Dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.
• Opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills.
• Work in a thriving environment and work alongside world-leading experts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED